Pan Seared Elk with Rosemary Smashed Potatoes (Recipe)

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 inches steaks (thick elk backstrap)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 slices bacon (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 8 potatoes (I used 2 red, 2 blue and 3 Yukon gold potatoes from the garden)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (minced)
• chopped fresh chives