"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Hanger Steak with Spicy Lemon Quinoa

This is a very tasty dish and easy to make.  I am serving this with a Parmesan roasted cauliflower side dish that is sweet and nutty, and fantastic.  The lemony flavor of this dish works great with the beef and the cauliflower side.

1# hanger or skirt steak
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
4 small carrots, peeled, cut into 1/4" slices
1 small fennel bulb, cut into 1/4" wedges
1/4 lemon, ends trimmed, seeded, finely chopped (with skin)
2 C. low-sodium chicken broth
1 C. Quinoa
1/2 C. green olives, pitted, halved
1/4 C. sprigs cilantro


Season steak with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak until medium-rare, about 4 minutes per side (or 2 minutes per side if using skirt steak). Transfer steak to a plate.

Wipe out skillet; add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until garlic begins to brown, about 1 minute. Add carrots, fennel, and lemon; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.

Add broth to skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa. Reduce to a simmer and cook until all liquid is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes.  Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Add olives, season with salt and pepper, and fluff quinoa with a fork. Slice steak against the grain; fold into quinoa.

Divide lemon quinoa among warm plates, drizzle with oil, garnish with cilantro, serve and Enjoy!


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