Garlic Steak with Warm Spinach
This simple yet flavorful meal pairs lean Strip Steaks with Kalamata olives, red onion and fresh baby spinach for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 6
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Press 2-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic evenly onto beef steaks. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
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Step 2
Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill steaks, covered, 7 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, times remain the same) for medium rare (145°F) to medium doneness (160°F), turning occasionally.
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Step 3
Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add red onion and remaining 2 teaspoons garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes and olives; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently until onions and tomatoes are tender. Stir in spinach; cover. Remove skillet from heat. Let stand 3 minutes or until spinach is slightly wilted.
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Step 4
Carve steaks into thin slices. Spoon spinach mixture evenly onto four plates; top with steak slices.
Nutrition Information
282 Calories
3g SAT FAT
28g PROTEIN
4.2 mg IRON
4.7 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 282 Calories; 117 Calories from fat; 13g Total Fat (3 g Saturated Fat; 7 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 67 mg Cholesterol; 514 mg Sodium; 11 g Total Carbohydrate; 3.2 g Dietary Fiber; 28 g Protein; 4.2 mg Iron; 10.5 mg NE Niacin; 0.6 mg Vitamin B6; 1.4 mcg Vitamin B12; 4.7 mg Zinc; 28.8 mcg Selenium; 101.4 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, and Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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