do i feel lucky?

well, do you, punk?

okay, so my dinner (steak, roasted potatoes, and broccoli) doesn't strike me as being particularly irish, but there is definitely some green on the plate!  so i guess i'm good to go for st. patrick's day.  even if the potatoes were russet and not irish...

they're after me lucky charms!

ingredients:
- eye of the round steak (a pound or so)
- seasonings (garlic salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano)

- about a pound of russet potatoes
- olive oil
- sea salt, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder

potato prep:
wash the potatoes and chop them into coarse chunks.  liberally toss the potatoes in olive oil, along with the salt/pepper, rosemary, thyme, and garlic powder.  mix until the potatoes are well coated.  since i seem to be using garlic a fair amount lately, i should probably go ahead and buy some of the real thing...

put some parchment paper in the bottom of a 9x11 pan (makes cleanup easier) and roast in the oven at 400°F for 45 minutes (stirring them around once or twice to allow for even browning).

steak prep:
cut the steak into slices approximately 1/2" thick.  i generally tend to cook enough for about two meals (3-5 slices, depending on overall size) and freeze the rest for later.  sprinkle black pepper, garlic salt, paprika, and a little oregano onto both sides of the steak.

heat a pan (i decided to use cast iron today) to medium-high, and add some oil to the bottom.  i used flaxseed, but that's mostly because i've been using it to season my cast iron, and i still have plenty left.  waste not, as the man said.  and from what i hear, flaxseed oil is exceedingly nutritious.  from a timing perspective, i started heating the pan when the potatoes had about 15 minutes left on the roasting clock.

cook the steak for about 3 minutes per side (6 minutes or thereabouts total), and let the meat rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

verdict:
the potatoes turned out extremely well -- crispy and golden, and they were tender in the centers.  i'd say almost like french fries, actually.  however, i suspect that they will be a little soggy when reheated as leftovers.

the steak, on the other hand, was unfortunately overcooked.  i am sad to say that i am not quite capable of consistently cooking steak on a stove; i either overcook it or undercook it almost every time i try.  i guess it just means i need more practice.  that said, i still think i did a decent job.  perhaps it needed a touch more salt and pepper, but i was happy to eat it.  especially with a side of steamed broccoli.

i know you're jealous.