Description
The concept of “melting potatoes” originally gained traction in the early two thousands, rooted in a technique similar to French fondant potatoes. The idea was to use enough fat and a high enough temperature to transform the starch into something resembling silk. Meanwhile, the rise of hot honey as a staple condiment can be traced back to the vibrant pizza scenes of New York and the soul food kitchens of the southern United States.
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 300–400g steak (ribeye, sirloin, or striploin)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp butter
For the Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into thick rounds)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Hot Honey Sauce:
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp butter
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
1. Roast the sweet potatoes
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Toss sweet potato slices with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Roast for 25–30 minutes until soft inside and caramelized outside.
2. Make hot honey
In a small pan, melt butter. Add honey, chili flakes, and vinegar.
Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thick and spicy-sweet.
3. Cook the steak
Heat a pan on high heat. Add olive oil and sear steak for 2–4 minutes per side (depending on thickness).
Add garlic and butter, baste the steak, then rest for 5 minutes.
4. Assemble the dish
Place roasted sweet potatoes on a plate. Slice steak and lay on top.
Drizzle generously with hot honey sauce.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roast
- Cuisine: Modern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: ~720 kcal
Keywords: Spicy honey steak and potatoes, melting sweet potato rounds with beef, hot honey glazed steak dinner, caramelized sweet potato and steak