Balsamic & Fig Rib-Eye Steak
plus Honey Walnut Crostini & Parm Mashed Potatoes
- Milk
- Tree Nuts
- Wheat
- Soy
Whether you’re cooking for one or for a festive holiday gathering, this two-course stunner will help take the stress out of dinner–and add some luxury to your evening meal. You’ll start with a savory crostini appetizer topped with whipped ricotta, honey, and walnuts. And for the main, fig jam is paired with balsamic vinegar to create a tangy pan sauce to drizzle over tender grass-fed rib-eye steak. Garlicky mashed potatoes and caramelized Brussels sprouts are the perfect accompaniments for this dinner designed for those of us who enjoy the finer things (and foods!) in life.
Ingredients
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
12 ounce
Potatoes
½ ounce
Walnuts
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
5 teaspoon
Balsamic Vinegar
8 ounce
Brussels Sprouts
16 ounce
Grass-Fed Rib-Eye Steak
4 ounce
Ricotta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
¼ ounce
Rosemary
1 clove
Garlic
1 unit
Fig Jam
3 tablespoon
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Beef Stock Concentrate
4 teaspoon
Honey
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
1 unit
Demi-Baguette
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
1 unit
Shallot
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Olive Oil
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
3 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
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Slice baguette crosswise into 8 rounds (16 rounds for 4); spread out on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toast on top rack until golden brown, 5-10 minutes. (For 4, if necessary, divide rounds between two baking sheets; toast on top and middle racks.) (Reserve sheet for Step 5.)
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Place ricotta in a small bowl; whisk in a large drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread ricotta on toasted baguette rounds; drizzle with honey and sprinkle with walnuts.
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Serve with your favorite beverage for snacking while you prepare the rest of the meal. TIP: Prefer to serve the crostini with the main course? Toast now and assemble right before serving!
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Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Trim and halve Brussels sprouts lengthwise. Strip rosemary leaves from stems; mince leaves until you have 1 tsp (2 tsp for 4 servings). Halve, peel, and mince shallot until you have 2 TBSP (3 TBSP for 4).
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Place potatoes in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes.
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Reserve ½ cup potato cooking liquid, then drain.
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Melt 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings) in empty pot used for potatoes over medium heat. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
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Add drained potatoes and sour cream; mash until smooth, adding splashes of reserved potato cooking liquid as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan.
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While potatoes cook, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add panko; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 3-5 minutes.
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Turn off heat; transfer to a medium bowl. Wipe out pan.
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Toss Brussels sprouts on sheet used for crostini with a large drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and crispy, 15-20 minutes.
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Carefully transfer to bowl with toasted panko; toss to combine. Season with half the minced rosemary, salt, and pepper.
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While Brussels sprouts roast, pat steak* dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper.
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Heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for panko over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 4-7 minutes per side.
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Turn off heat. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest for at least 5 minutes. Wipe out pan.
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Melt 1 TBSP butter in same pan over medium heat. Add minced shallot; cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
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Stir in stock concentrate, jam, vinegar, 2 TBSP water (4 TBSP for 4), any resting juices from steak, and remaining minced rosemary to taste. Cook until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Slice steak against the grain. Divide mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and steak between plates. Top steak with sauce; serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many loved the balsamic fig sauce, calling it "delicious" and "amazing." Some found the steak flavorful, while others thought it bland.
- Ease of prep: Several noted the recipe was time-consuming with many steps, but most felt the effort was worthwhile for a gourmet meal.
- Suggestions: Consider broiling the ribeye after searing for more even cooking. Some found the crostini unnecessary; focus on the main dish.
- Meat quality: Many reported tough, fatty, or gristly steaks. For best results, adjust cooking time based on steak thickness.
- Sides: The mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts were popular. Try adding bacon and honey to sprouts for extra flavor 🍲.
Reviews from our home cooks
The toasts were delicious and the steak was tender and juicy. The fig sauce was a delicious addition. The crostinis were a delicious treat.
Fantastic recipe!! The kitchen should consider broiling the rib eye after searing it for people who like steak a little more done than rare. :)
Ended up grilling the steaks. Adding the toasted panko to the rosemary to warm it slightly before mixing with the brussel sprouts. With the balsamic sauce, I let it simmer slightly so it would be more like a glaze.
The flavors were great but the quality of the ribeye was disappointing. The cut was uneven so one side was overcooked while the other side was undercooked and there was an unexpected amount of gristle that isn't usual for ribeye.
Full disclosure--I ordered this solely for the ribeye. I had a meal with a ribeye a few weeks ago and loved it so much i ordered it again when I saw it. So couldn't rate the other stuff, but the ribeye was delicious!
Rib eye was a bit tough - seemed like end cut of meat. Other than that it was an enjoyable meal. Sides were spot on.
Fantastic, I am going to premake the fig steak sauce and bring it to every steak dinner!
We really enjoyed this meal. It was a few extra steps but add a bottle of red wine and it was a perfect date night meal.
The best Christmas dinner! We really enjoyed the appetizer while sipping some wine and preparing the rest of the meal, Beyond restaurant quality. Very nice steak quality!
Will definitely be ordering this again! Having an appetizer baked into the meal's instructions was a pleasant surprise and very helpful in staying motivated to keep cooking!
