Ingredients
2 Thames River Melons Black Angus steaks (rib or striploin)
1 block halloumi, sliced into rectangles
1 bunch Thames River Melons asparagus, washed and trimmed
1 bag frozen fries (or make your own!)
Salt
Pepper
Neutral cooking oil
Neutral cooking oil spray
Seasonings (We used Kinders Buttery Garlic Rub, from Costco)
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Cook Steaks
Thaw steaks in the fridge overnight.
Remove from packaging and thoroughly pat dry using paper towel. Once steaks are dry, let them sit out for 15 minutes, to come to room temperature. Thoroughly salt both sides of the steaks.
Heat a large stainless-steel skillet over medium-high heat.
When pan is very hot, pour in 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat pan.
Cook steak 6 - 8 minutes, until a brown crust forms. Flip, and cook for another 6 - 8 minutes.
Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 125°F (51°C).
Transfer steak to a cutting board.
Prepare Asparagus & Fries
Next, prepare the asparagus and fries for the oven.
Preheat oven to 400°F
For the asparagus, spread out evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle with cooking oil and season with salt and pepper, along with any other seasonings you’d like.
Transfer the prepared pan of asparagus to the oven and roast for approximately 15 minutes.
Spread the fries out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and generously spray with cooking oil.
When 10 minutes remains on the asparagus timer, add the pan of fries to the oven as well.
Cook Halloumi
While the asparagus and fries bake, cook your halloumi. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to a large pan and place over medium-high heat.
Add your slices of halloumi and cook until golden brown. Flip and repeat.
By now, your asparagus, fries, and halloumi should all be ready. Turn off the oven and leave the asparagus & fries. Transfer the halloumi to an oven safe plate lined with paper towel and place them in the oven as well, to stay warm.
Cook Steaks – Part 2
Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan you originally cooked your steak in, and turn the heat to medium-high.
Slice your steaks into bite-sized pieces, working against the grain.
Once butter is melted, add steak bites to the pan. Season with your preferred selection of herbs and spices (again, we used that garlic-butter mixture from Costco!).
Cook until your desired level of doneness is achieved. The temperature listed earlier in the recipe (125°F/51°C) is rare.
Assemble Plates
Layer shallow bowls with a scoop of fries and top with halloumi, steak, and asparagus. Serve with a salad of your choice and enjoy!