Jul 13 2026
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Cotton's Bistro Steak Recipe

Inspired by Cotton Restaurant
Time45m
Serves1

Brandt all-natural 9 ounce flat iron steak with choice of one; red wine demi-glace, bacon bleu cheese butter, port wine mushroom sauce, lemon herb butter, or horseradish crème. Additional sauces $1.95 and flavored butters $1.00. Served with our mashed potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetable

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Ingredients

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Steak

Mashed Potatoes

Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Sauce/Butter Options

Method

Preparing the Steak

  1. 1

    Season the Steak

    Sprinkle the flat iron steak evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.

  3. 3

    Cook the Steak

    Place the seasoned steak in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.

  4. 4

    Rest the Steak

    Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Making Mashed Potatoes

  1. 5

    Boil the Potatoes

    Peel and cube the potatoes, then place them in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 6

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, and salt, then mash until smooth and creamy.

Preparing Fresh Vegetables

  1. 7

    Blanch the Vegetables

    In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add the green beans and carrots, and blanch for about 3-4 minutes until bright and tender-crisp.

  2. 8

    Drain and Serve

    Drain the vegetables and immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside.

Serving the Dish

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

    On a plate, serve a portion of mashed potatoes, topped with the sliced steak. Arrange the fresh seasonal vegetables on the side.

  2. 10

    Add Sauce or Butter

    Choose your preferred sauce or butter option and drizzle or dollop on top of the steak before serving.

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