Description
Succulent garlic beef chops dance with creamy mashed potatoes in this irresistible comfort classic. Rich flavors and hearty textures invite you to savor a meal that warms both plate and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 beef loin or ribeye chops (about 1 inch thick)
Seasonings and Spices:
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon (3 grams) fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a spacious pot with salted water and bring potatoes to a gentle boil over medium-high temperature. Allow potatoes to simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes until they yield effortlessly when pierced with a fork.
- Carefully drain potatoes and transfer to a clean preparation surface, letting residual moisture evaporate.
- Thoroughly pat beef chops with paper towels to ensure a dry surface, which promotes optimal searing and caramelization.
- Generously season both sides of beef chops with salt, freshly cracked pepper, and aromatic garlic powder, massaging the seasonings into the meat.
- Warm olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers with intense heat.
- Gently place seasoned beef chops into the skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich golden-brown crust for 4-5 minutes, adjusting time based on thickness.
- Reduce cooking temperature to medium and introduce butter and finely minced garlic into the skillet, creating a fragrant sauce.
- Continuously spoon the infused garlic butter over the chops, allowing them to absorb the rich flavors for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and let beef chops rest, allowing internal juices to redistribute.
- Transfer cooked potatoes to a large mixing bowl and vigorously mash until achieving a velvety, uniform texture.
- Incorporate milk, cream, and butter into the potatoes, stirring until a creamy consistency is reached.
- Season mashed potatoes with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting liquid content to achieve desired smoothness.
- Plate beef chops, generously drizzling remaining garlic butter from the pan over the meat.
- Accompany the chops with a generous portion of smooth mashed potatoes, optionally garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant touch.
Notes
- Moisture Mastery: Pat beef chops completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear that locks in juicy flavors.
- Seasoning Strategy: Use fresh garlic powder for a more intense and vibrant flavor profile compared to pre-ground options.
- Temperature Tip: Let beef chops rest for 5 minutes after cooking to redistribute internal juices, preventing dry meat and maintaining tenderness.
- Potato Perfection: Warm milk and butter before mixing into mashed potatoes for an ultra-creamy, silky smooth texture that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 140mg