Name: Seared Steak and Potato Pancake with Salsa Verde
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Juice of 1 lemon; 1 egg; Fresh ground pepper; 1 tsp (5 mL) salt; 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil; 2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour; Salt and fresh ground pepper; Salsa Verde 1 garlic clove; ¼ cup (60 mL) EACH fresh parsley and basil leaves; 1 tbsp (15 mL) drained capers; 1 tsp (5 mL) red wine vinegar; Potato Pancake 2 cups (500 mL) grated peeled potato (see Tip); 2 tbsp (30 mL) grated onion; 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh thyme leaves; 2 tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter; Canola or sunflower oil; Steaks 2 Beef Top Blade Flat Iron Steaks, 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick (EACH about 4 oz/125 g); Garnish Thinly sliced radishes, sliced avocado, arugula and halved cherry tomatoes

Seared Steak and Potato Pancake with Salsa Verde

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This steak and potato recipe definitely has the chef’s touch – from the simple sauce with the pop of fresh from herbs, capers and vinegar to pique the tastebuds, to the twist on potato done rosti-style, and a pan-seared steak that’s comes down to technique to be at its best. This recipe was adapted from Chef Cory Vitello’s original and modified, as necessary, for home cooks.

By: temporary (via Canadabeef.ca)

Original Publish: Jun 16, 2019

Last Updated: Mar 3, 2026

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Yields: 2

Instructions

Salsa Verde: Combine garlic, parsley, basil and capers on a cutting board; mince until fine. Transfer to a bowl and stir in oil, lemon juice and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Potato Pancake: Place potato in a medium bowl and sprinkle with salt; toss to combine and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain in a sieve, squeezing handfuls of the potato to extract excess liquid.
Add egg to same bowl and whisk until blended. Add drained potatoes, onion, thyme, flour and pepper to your taste. Toss to combine and set aside.
Steaks: Pat steaks dry and season all over with salt and pepper to your taste. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add a thin layer of oil and swirl to coat. Pan-fry steaks, for 8 to 10 minutes, turning twice or more, or until a digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of steak reads 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare doneness at the least. Transfer steak to a plate, cover with foil and let rest.