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Sirloin Steak & Sherry Shallot Sauce

Sirloin Steak & Sherry Shallot Sauce

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with Garlic Parmesan Potato Clusters & Mixed Greens

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

A totally real, verified fact that we just made up: People who cook fancier weeknight dinners are more likely to receive a compliment from a stranger, meet their celebrity crush, and/or win the lottery. They’re also guaranteed to be rewarded with a delicious, steakhouse-quality meal without leaving the comforts of their own kitchen. Case in point: these seared sirloin steaks drizzled in a deluxe, sherry vinegar-spiked pan sauce with crispy, cheesy potato rounds, and a tangy mixed greens salad.
Prep: 10 Cook: 40

  • 12oz Yukon gold potatoes
  • 5tsp sherry vinegar
  • ¼cup parmesan cheese
  • 1oz beef stock concentrate
  • 2oz mixed greens
  • 1shallot
  • 1tsp garlic powder
  • 14oz sirloin steak
  • 2TBS sour cream
  • salt & pepper
  • sugar
  • olive oil
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Prep & make vinaigrette:

Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly oil a baking sheet. Wash and dry produce.

Slice potatoes into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Halve, peel, and finely chop half the shallot (save remaining for another use).

In a small bowl, whisk together half the vinegar (you’ll use the rest later), 1 TBS olive oil, and ½ tsp sugar. Season with salt and pepper.

Make potato clusters:

In a large bowl, combine potatoes, garlic powder, 2 TBS olive oil, and a couple big pinches of salt and pepper, toss until potatoes are completely coated. Arrange on prepared sheet in clusters (about 6 slightly overlapping slices each).

Roast on middle rack for 12 minutes, then sprinkle with Parmesan.

Return to middle rack until potatoes are tender and cheese is lightly browned, 10-12 minutes more.

Cook steak:

While potatoes roast, pat steak dry with paper towels, season all over with salt and pepper.

Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 3- to 6-minutes per side.

Turn off heat, transfer to a cutting board to rest. Wipe out pan.

Make sauce:

Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium heat. Add chopped shallot, cook, stirring, until softened, 1- to 2-minutes.

Pour in remaining vinegar. Simmer until reduced by half, 30 seconds.

Stir in stock concentrate and ¼ cup water. Simmer until thickened, 2- to 3-minutes. Turn off heat.

Stir in sour cream and 1 TBS butter until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Make salad:

While sauce cooks, toss mixed greens in a second large bowl with as much vinaigrette as desired. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish & serve:

Slice steak against the grain.

Divide steak, potato clusters, and salad between plates. Top steak with sauce and serve.

Steak with Fig Sauce

Steak with Fig Sauce

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Bisteccha Con Fichi with Almond Green Beans & Roasted Potatoes

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Sirloin steak coasted with fig jam and tangy balsamic vinegar, plus sautéed shallot, butter, and beef stock. Served with sides of roasted potatoes and almond-studded green beans.
Prep: 10 Cook: 35

  • 12oz Yukon gold potatoes
  • 6oz green beans
  • 14oz sirloin steak
  • 2TBS fig jam
  • 1shallot
  • ½oz sliced almonds
  • 5tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1oz beef stock concentrate
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Prep:

Adjust racks to middle and top positions and preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry all produce.

Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Halve, peel, and mince half the shallot.

Roast potatoes:

Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper.

Roast on middle rack until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes (you’ll start the green beans after 15 minutes).

Roast green beans:

Meanwhile, toss green beans on a second baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Once potatoes have roasted for 15 minutes, place green beans on top rack. Roast until tender and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes.

Toast almonds:

While green beans roast, add almonds to a large, dry pan over medium high heat. Toast, stirring, until lightly browned, 2- to 4-minutes.

Turn off heat, transfer to a small bowl.

Cook steak:

Pat steak dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for almonds over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 3- to 6-minutes per side.

Turn off heat, transfer to a cutting board. Wash out pan.

Make sauce & serve:

Add a drizzle of oil and minced shallot to same pan over medium high heat. Cook, stirring, until softened, 1- to 2-minutes.

Stir in ¼ cup water, vinegar, jam, and stock concentrate. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, 2- to 3-minutes. Turn off heat. Stir in 1 TBS butter and season with salt and pepper.

Slice steak against the grain. Divide between plates along with potatoes and green beans. Sprinkle green beans with toasted almonds, drizzle steak with pan sauce, and serve.

Sirloin Steak & Roasted Garlic Pan Sauce

Sirloin Steak & Roasted Garlic Pan Sauce

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with Mashed Potatoes & Broccoli

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Roasted garlic and rich beef demi-glace mingle with the fond to create a condiment you’ll want to drizzle over just about everything… especially the chive-flecked mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli on the side.
Prep: 5 Cook: 40

  • 12oz Yukon gold potatoes
  • 8oz broccoli florets
  • 6TBS sour cream
  • 1oz beef demi-glace
  • ¼oz chives
  • 1clove garlic
  • 14oz sirloin steak
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Prep:

Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce.

Cut broccoli florets into bite-size pieces if necessary. Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Thinly slice chives.

Peel garlic. Place the whole clove in the center of a small piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cinch into a packet.

Roast garlic & broccoli:

Place garlic foil packet on a baking sheet.

Toss broccoli on same sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.

Roast on middle rack until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes.

Make mashed potatoes:

Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, 15-20 minutes.

Reserve ½ cup potato cooking liquid, then drain and return potatoes to pot. Mash with sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy, adding reserved potato cooking liquid a splash at a time as needed.

Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Cook steak:

While potatoes cook, pat steak very dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 5- to 7-minutes per side.

Turn off heat, transfer steak to a cutting board to rest for at least 5 minutes. Wipe out pan.

Make sauce:

Once garlic is done, carefully transfer to a cutting board and mash with a fork until smooth.

Melt 1 TBS butter in pan used for steak over medium heat. Add mashed garlic (start with half and add more to taste), cook for 1 minute.

Stir in demi-glace and ¼ cup water. Simmer until slightly thickened, 1- to 2-minutes. Turn off heat.

Stir in another 1 TBS butter and any resting juices from steak. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish & serve:

Slice steak against the grain. Fold half the chives into mashed potatoes.

Divide potatoes, broccoli, and steak between plates. Top steak and potatoes with sauce. Garnish with remaining chives and serve.

Sirloin Steak in Mushroom Sauce

Sirloin Steak in Mushroom Sauce

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with Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Carrots

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

This Sirloin steak has little more than salt and pepper for seasoning. Ultra-creamy mashed potatoes and tender roasted carrots make it both filling and hearty, while the mushroom pan sauce that’s spooned on top has savory complexity.
Prep: 10 Cook: 50

  • 12oz carrots
  • 1yellow onion
  • 1clove garlic
  • 14oz sirloin steak
  • 2tsp Dijon mustard
  • 16oz Yukon gold potatoes
  • 4oz button mushrooms
  • 2TBS sour cream
  • 1oz beef demi-glace
  • salt & pepper
  • sugar
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Prep:

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce.

Trim, peel, and cut carrots diagonally into 1-inch-thick pieces. Peel and dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces.

Tip: For speedier spud prep, skip the peeling.

Halve, peel, and thinly slice the onion. Trim and thinly slice mushrooms. Peel and mince garlic.

Cook carrots & mash:

Toss carrots on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.

Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 25-30 minutes.

Meanwhile, place potatoes in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, cook until tender, 15-20 minutes.

Drain and return potatoes to pot. Mash with sour cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Caramelize onion:

While potatoes cook, heat a large drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8-10 minutes.

Add 1 tsp sugar and a splash of water, cook until caramelized, 2- to 3-minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Turn off heat, transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out pan.

Cook steak:

Pat steak dry with paper towels, season all over with salt and pepper.

Heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for onion over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 3- to 6-minutes per side.

Transfer to a cutting board to rest.

Make sauce:

Add 1 TBS butter and mushrooms to pan used for steak over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until softened, 3- to 5-minutes.

Add garlic, cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.

Stir in demi-glace and ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.

Stir in mustard. Simmer until thickened, 2- to 3-minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish & serve:

Slice steak against the grain.

Divide mashed potatoes, carrots, and steak between plates. Top mashed potatoes with caramelized onion. Top steak with mushroom sauce and serve.

Hamburger Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Hamburger Steak with Mushroom Gravy

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Yield: 4

Dinner At The Zoo

This hamburger steak recipe is seasoned ground beef patties simmered in a savory mushroom sauce. A comfort food classic that makes for the perfect easy dinner option!

For the steaks:

  • 1TBS olive oil
  • 1¼lb ground beef 90% lean
  • ⅓cup breadcrumbs
  • 2TBS onion finely minced
  • 1tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1TBS ketchup
  • 2tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1egg
  • 1tsp minced garlic
  • ¾tsp salt
  • ¼tsp pepper


For the gravy:

  • 3TBS butter
  • 8oz sliced mushrooms I used cremini
  • ½cup onion chopped
  • 1tsp garlic minced
  • 3TBS flour
  • 1½cups beef broth
  • 1TBS Worcestershire sauce
  • 2tsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1TBS chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste


For the steaks:

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat.

Combine the rest of the steak ingredients in a large bowl; stir until thoroughly mixed.

Shape the meat into 4 equal sized oval shaped patties.

Cook the meat for 4-5 minutes per side or until browned. Remove the steaks from the pan and cover with foil to keep warm.

For the gravy:

Melt the butter in the pan. Add the mushrooms and onions; season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the mushrooms and onions for 5-6 minutes or until tender and browned. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Add the flour to the pan. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Slowly add the beef broth and whisk until smooth. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce.

Add the hamburger steak back to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for another 5-7 minutes or until warmed through.

Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

One-Pan Pork Enchiladas Verdes

One-Pan Pork Enchiladas Verdes

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with Mexican Cheese Blend & Hot Sauce Crema

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Mild, tomatillo-based salsa adds a sweet kick to pork filling and coats tortillas with a subtle tang. A zesty cheese topping turns brown and bubbly in the oven, then everything’s cooled with crema and scallion greens.

Prep: 5 Cook: 30

  • 1long green pepper
  • 2scallions
  • 1tsp hot sauce
  • 1½TBS sour cream
  • 10oz ground pork
  • 1TBS southwest spice blend (see below)
  • 8oz green salsa
  • 10oz ground pork
  • 68-inch Tortillas
  • salt & pepper
  • cooking oil


Prep:

Heat broiler to high. Wash and dry produce.

Halve, deseed, and thinly slice green pepper crosswise into strips. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.

Make crema:

In a small bowl, combine sour cream with hot sauce to taste. Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook pepper:

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably ovenproof, pan over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until pepper is softened and lightly blistered, 5- to 7-minutes.

Cook filling:

Add a drizzle of oil, pork, scallion whites, and Southwest Spice Blend to pan with green pepper, season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 3- to 5-minutes.

Stir in 1⁄4 of the salsa (you’ll use the rest in the next step), taste and season with salt and pepper.

Turn off heat, transfer filling to a medium bowl. Wipe out pan.

Assemble enchiladas:

Place a small amount of filling on one half of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas,
starting with filled sides, to create enchiladas. Place, seam sides down, in pan used for filling.

Top with remaining salsa and sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend.

Finish & serve:

Broil enchiladas until browned and bubbly, 3- to 4-minutes.

Tip: Watch carefully to avoid burning.

Drizzle with crema and sprinkle with scallion greens. Serve.

Southwest Spice Blend

1 TBS

  • 2tsp garlic powder
  • 1tsp cumin
  • 1tsp chili powder

Pork Loin with Creamy Mustard (Sheet Pan)

Pork Loin with Creamy Mustard (Sheet Pan)

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plus Rosemary Roasted Root Veggies & Apple

Yield: 2

Hello Fresh

Roast apple with a colorful root veggie jumble, adding savory-sweetness to a meal with rich flavors. A creamy mustard sauce is drizzled over perfectly cooked pork loin for a decadent finish.
Prep: 15 Cook: 45

  • 12oz russet potatoes
  • ¼oz rosemary
  • 10oz pork loin
  • 4tsp Dijon mustard
  • 6oz carrots
  • 1red onion
  • 1apple
  • 1TBS fry seasoning (below)
  • 4TBS mayonnaise
  • 2tsp honey
  • salt & pepper
  • 1tsp cooking oil


Prep:

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry produce.

Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Halve, peel, and cut onion into ½-inch-thick wedges. Strip rosemary leaves from stems, finely chop leaves until you have 2 tsp. Halve, core, and cut apple into ½-inchthick wedges.

Roast veggies:

Toss potatoes, carrots, and onion on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, chopped rosemary, ½ TBS Fry Seasoning (you’ll use the rest in the next step), salt, and pepper.

Roast on top rack for 10 minutes (you’ll add the pork and apple then).

Roast pork & apple:

While veggies roast, pat pork dry with paper towels and season all over with remaining ½ TBS Fry Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Rub with a drizzle of oil.

Once veggies have roasted for 10 minutes, add pork to same sheet. Carefully toss apple with veggies.

Return to top rack until veggies and apple are browned and tender and pork is cooked through, 18-22 minutes more.

Make sauce:

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.

Slice pork:

Once pork is done, carefully transfer to a cutting board. Let rest for at least 5 minutes, then thinly slice crosswise.

Tip: Love extra-crispy veggies? While pork rests, heat broiler to high and return veggies to oven for 2- to 3-minutes more.

Serve:

Divide pork and roasted veggies and apple between plates. Serve with creamy mustard on the side for dipping.

Fry Seasoning

1 TBS

  • 1tsp garlic powder
  • 1tsp onion powder
  • 1tsp paprika
Sweet Thai Chili Pork Filet

Sweet Thai Chili Pork Filet

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with Zesty Rice & Roasted Broccoli

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Sweet Thai chili sauce with ponzu, shallot, lime, and butter drizzled atop juicy pork filets. Served with fluffy zesty rice and paired with crisp roasted broccoli on the side for a restaurant-worthy meal.
Prep: 10 Cook: 35

  • 1head of broccoli
  • ¼oz cilantro
  • 1oz chicken stock concentrate
  • 1shallot
  • 1lime
  • ½cup jasmine rice
  • 10oz pork tenderloin
  • 1oz sweet Thai chili sauce
  • 1¼tsp ponzu sauce
  • salt & pepper
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Prep:

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry produce.

Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Halve, peel, and mince shallot. Zest and quarter lime. Roughly chop cilantro.

Cook rice:

In a small pot, combine rice, ¾ cup water, and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.

Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Sear pork:

While rice cooks, pat pork dry with paper towels, season all over with salt and pepper.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add pork and sear, turning occasionally, until browned all over, 4- to 8-minutes (it’ll finish cooking in the next step). Remove pan from heat.

Transfer pork to one side of a baking sheet.

Roast pork & broccoli:

Toss broccoli on opposite side of sheet from pork with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.

Roast on top rack until pork is cooked through and broccoli is browned and tender, 10-12 minutes.

Once pork is done, transfer to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. Season broccoli and spread across entire sheet, roast as instructed.

Make pan sauce:

Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for pork over medium-high heat. Add shallot, cook until softened and slightly browned, 1- to 2-minutes.

Stir in stock concentrate, chili sauce, ponzu, and ¼ cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, 2- to 3-minutes.

Stir in a big squeeze of lime juice to taste. Remove pan from heat, stir in 1 TBS butter until melted.

Finish & serve:

Thinly slice pork crosswise.

Fluff rice with a fork, stir in lime zest and half the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.

Divide rice, broccoli, and pork between plates. Top pork with pan sauce. Garnish everything with the remaining cilantro. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

Steak Au Poivre & Garlic Herb Shrimp

Steak Au Poivre & Garlic Herb Shrimp

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with Garlic Bread & Lemony Green Beans

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Seared bavette steak is drizzled with a rich pan sauce that’s flecked with freshly crushed peppercorns, piled with succulent shrimp tossed in garlic herb butter. Toasty garlic bread and lemony roasted green beans add a satisfying crunch.
Prep: 5 Cook: 35

  • 10oz bavette steak
  • 10oz shrimp
  • 6oz green beans
  • 1demi-baguette
  • 2TBS garlic herb butter
  • 1shallot
  • 1TBS black peppercorns
  • 1tsp garlic powder
  • 2oz beef stock concentrates
  • 1lemon
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil
  • butter


Prep:

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Place garlic herb butter in a large bowl, bring to room temperature (you’ll use it in step 4). Wash and dry produce.

Halve, peel, and mince shallot until you have 2 TBS. Place peppercorns in a zip-close bag and crush with a heavy-bottomed pan or rolling pin. Halve baguette lengthwise. Zest and quarter lemon.

Mix & roast:

Place 1 TBS plain butter in a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave until softened, 10 seconds.

Tip: Do so in 5-second intervals, checking in between, to avoid melting.

Stir in garlic powder (start with ¼ tsp, add more from there if desired), salt, and pepper.

Trim green beans, if necessary, toss on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 12-15 minutes. Cover to keep warm.

Cook steak:

While green beans roast, pat steak dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 5- to 7-minutes per side.

Turn off heat, transfer to a cutting board. Wash out pan.

Cook shrimp:

Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels, season all over with salt and pepper.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in pan used for steak over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, 3- to 4-minutes.

Turn off heat, transfer shrimp to large bowl with garlic herb butter. Toss until thoroughly coated. Cover to keep warm. Wipe out pan.

Make pan sauce:

Melt 1 TBS plain butter in same pan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 1- to 2-minutes.

Add stock concentrates, ¼ cup water, and ½ tsp crushed peppercorns. (Be sure to measure the crushed peppercorns.) Simmer until slightly thickened, 2- to 3-minutes.

Turn off heat. Stir in another 1 TBS plain butter until melted. Season with salt and more peppercorns if desired.

Finish & serve:

Spread cut sides of baguette with garlic spread. Toast in oven (use a baking sheet or place directly on rack) until golden, 3- to 5-minutes. Halve diagonally.

Toss green beans with lemon zest and juice to taste.

Slice steak against the grain.

Divide garlic bread, green beans, and steak between plates. Spoon pan sauce over steak, top with shrimp. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges and remaining sauce on the side.

Garlic Herb Butter

Balsamic-Glazed Steak Tagliata

Balsamic-Glazed Steak Tagliata

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Garlic-Herb Potatoes & Caesar Salad

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Tagliata is a popular way to serve steak in Italy and a quick, delicious riff on meat and potatoes. Lean reach steak is dusted with Italian seasonings, quick-seared, then drizzled with sweet, tangy balsamic glaze. It’s served with a fresh lemony Caesar salad with lots of Parmesan and crunchy croutons, plus a side of buttery garlic-herb potatoes that you’ll steam, then pan-sear for a crispy, golden finish
Prep: Cook:

  • 12oz potatoes
  • 1lemon
  • 1TBS Italian seasoning
  • 10oz ranch steak
  • 2oz mixed greens
  • 2oz Caesar dressing
  • 1tsp garlic powder
  • 3TBS parmesan cheese
  • ½cup croutons
  • 5tsp balsamic glaze
  • salt & pepper
  • cooking oil
  • butter

Prep:

Wash and dry produce.

Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Quarter lemon.

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes, garlic powder, half the Italian Seasoning (you’ll use the rest in the next step), salt, and pepper. Add 2 TBS butter and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave until almost tender, 4 minutes (you’ll finish the potatoes in Step 2). Keep covered.

Sizzle:

Pat steak dry. Season with remaining Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Drizzle oil in a hot large pan. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 3- to 6-minutes per side. Turn off heat, transfer to a cutting board. Wipe out pan.

Carefully remove plastic wrap from bowl with microwaved potatoes. Add potatoes to pan used for steak over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fork-tender, 1- to 2-minutes.

Toss:

Meanwhile, in a second large bowl, toss mixed greens, dressing, croutons, half the cheese, a squeeze of lemon, salt, and pepper until coated.

Tip: If you like, crush croutons in the bag with your hands before using.

Serve:

Thinly slice steak against the grain.

Drizzle steak with as much balsamic glaze as you like and top salad with remaining

cheese. Serve with potatoes and remaining lemon wedges.