Steak with Mashed Broccoli

recipe

• Step 1
  Boil a pot of salted water. Cut the broccoli into medium-sized florets.
• Step 2
  Add the broccoli to the boiling water. Cook for 10 min, or until fork-tender.
• Step 3
  Peel & mince the shallot.
• Step 4
  In a pan over medium heat, melt a dab of butter. Add the shallot & cook for 2 min, stirring frequently.
• Step 5
  Melt another dab of butter in the pan. Add the flank steak & cook for 2 min on each side, or until done to your liking.
• Step 6
  Season the steak with salt & pepper, then remove from the pan. Add a bit of water to the pan to deglaze it. Let the pan juices reduce for 2 min.
• Step 7
  Place the steak back in the pan to keep it warm as you prepare the broccoli.
• Step 8
  Drain the broccoli in a colander, then pour it into a bowl. Add another dab of butter & mash it with a fork until smooth. Season with salt & pepper.
• Step 9
  Slice the steak.
• Step 10
  Serve the meat over the mashed broccoli, cover all in yummy gravy. Enjoy!