Hanger Steak with Onions, Mushrooms and Sweet Potato Fries

There's just something about the combination of steak, onions and mushrooms that soothes the soul!

Recipe for two:
1 hanger steak for two
1 sweet potato, peeled and sliced into large fries
3 potatoes, peeled and sliced into large fries
1 large red onion, peeled and halved, then sliced very finely
2 large portobello mushrooms, wiped clean and stalk and black lungs removed and sliced thick
olive oil
2 T butter
Salt and pepper

Tip: Wolfgang Puck says the thiner you slice the onions the sweeter they will be!  It works, trust me...

First get the steak to room temperature for about 30 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.

Turn the oven on set at 350*  Toss the potatoes and sweet potatoes with some oil and salt and pepper.  Place a piece of parchment paper on a sheet pan or roasting pan, then place sweet potatoes on the paper so they don't touch.  Now bang e'm in the oven until done about 45 minutes.

While that's happening, put a good amount of oil and the butter in a large heavy saute pan, over medium high heat.  When it's good and hot add the onions and cook them until they just start to brown, then turn the heat down to low and cook for about 10 minutes.

Now start cooking the meat, on a grill or in a heavy skillet on top of the stove over medium high heat.  Brown on both sides and then let it finish in the oven.  When it's done to your liking remember pull it out     of the oven and let it rest covered with foil for a few minutes before slicing so it stays moist.

Turn the heat back up on the onions and throw in the mushrooms and toss, keep them moving over high heat, they will cook fast!

When everything is done, slice the meat and plate everything onto warm plates.  If you want to get fancy you can crumble some blue cheese over the meat...

Bon Appetit!  Chef Hobbes