Rump Steak with Mushroom Sauce and Baby Potatoes

A Super-Quick Recipe to Ensure Maximum Time with Dad on Father's Day

Preparation: 3 minutes
Cooking: 12 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

600g rump steak, cut into 4 portions
500g "microwave in bag" white mini potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
1 brown onion, finely diced
200g sliced button mushrooms
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup sour cream
Baby rocket leaves and finely chopped parsley, to serve

Method

Place bag of potatoes into microwave, as per packet instructions and microwave for 6-8 minutes, or until tender. Set aside covered with foil to keep warm. Drizzle with a little oil and season with salt and pepper, to serve.
Meanwhile, brush steaks with 1 tbsp oil and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add steaks and cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Increase temperature to medium-high. Add onion and mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden. Add Worcestershire sauce, sour cream and 1/3 cup water. Bring to the boil and remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve steaks topped with mushroom sauce, baby potatoes sprinkled with parsley, and baby rocket on the side.

Tips: You can prep the onions and parsley while the steaks and potatoes are cooking in the background.

Give Dad what he really wants this year and gift him the perfect steak

This Father's Day, ditch the socks and give your old man something he really wants – a juicy beef steak. Research has revealed that nine in ten (88%) Aussies think a perfectly cooked steak is a ripper gift idea for their dad, so make sure you plan a visit to your local butcher and fire up the grill for a happy dad.

To help you master steak in a style that will have your Dad full with pride, Australian Beef is sharing five of the best recipes to whip up this Father's Day. Proving you don't need to spend hours in the kitchen to impress the special man, recipes such as steak frites with a knockout mushroom sauce and a rib eye with a spicy quinoa and bean salad, are quick and easy to prepare.

Better yet, to help guide you in your choices, Australian Beef butcher Doug Piper has shared his top tips for choosing the perfect cut of beef and cooking it to perfection.

Scotch fillet is a winner - Research revealed that the most popular cut with Dad's across the country is a scotch fillet (aka rib fillet – 47%), followed by a T-bone (18%), sirloin, or rump steak, so looking for these cuts is a great start
Ask your butcher – Your butcher will be able to help give advice depending on the dish you wish to create and how you plan to cook your steak, so don't be afraid to ask.
Refer to an app – There are great information sources online, so do some research with apps like MeatCuts app, designed to help when making your decisions.
Preparation is key - Make sure to bring your steak to room temperature and season before cooking. Also ensure you pre-heat your pan/BBQ so it is nice and hot to seal in the juices
Relax on the flipping - Only flip the steak once and allow ample rest time to ensure a juicy and tender steak. The rule of thumb is to rest for half the amount of time it's been cooking.
Get support to cook perfectly – Take the guesswork out of how long to cook your steak and instead download the SteakMate app, input the details of cut and desired doneness, and let it do the timing for you. A super simple way for a perfect cook every time!

Father's Day: sorted!

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