Name: Flatiron Steaks with Creamy Juniper Sauce with Hash Browns
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 hr
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds russet (baking) potatoes; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided; 40 juniper berries; 1 (1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound) flatiron steak (about 1 1/2 inches thick), cut into 4 pieces; 1/2 cup sliced shallot; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3/4 cup heavy cream; Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder

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Flatiron Steaks with Creamy Juniper Sauce with Hash BrownsRomulo Yanes

When the gang is coming over for poker night, don't order pizza and subs—this is what you should make. Flatiron steak is meaty, tender, and deeply satisfying. Crisped spuds soak up the meat's creamy, woodsy sauce, and we love the simplicity of making a single large hash brown that can be cut into multiple wedges.

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