All American Monday: Steak and Potatoes

After spending Sunday playing in Idaho's most quaint apple orchards (post to come!), I was craving some good old American grub. Without much thought, I decided on a favorite meal of mine - steak, mashed potatoes, and greens. To fully outdo myself, I added an apple crisp to the mix, and while it was madness in the kitchen, everything turned out delicious and absolutely hit the spot. Disclaimer: This is not a low calorie meal, but it's fabulous and indulgent!

Steak:
(Makes 3 servings)

3 4-ounce beef fillets or tenderloins
1/4 stick butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Melt the butter in a skillet at medium low heat
Sprinkle both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper
When butter is melted, place steaks in the skillet
Cook for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your likeness
Serve immediately

Bill's Mashed Potatoes:
(Makes 4 servings)

5 Yukon Gold potatoes
8 ounces sour cream
1/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Boil potatoes until tender
Drain and remove skins
Return to pot or put in large serving bowl
Mash potatoes with ricer or hand masher
Mix in sour cream and milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Swiss chard:
(Makes 3 servings)
1 large bunch fresh swish chard
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Heat olive oil in a skillet
Cut off swish chard stems and coarsely chop leaves
Place in skillet and cover
Cook until leaves are tender, approximately 10 minutes
Salt and pepper to taste