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Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Flank Steak

Italian Skillet Broccolini
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Ingredients

  • ¾ lb flank steak
  • 4 slices nitrite-free bacon, chopped
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (5-oz) pkg spinach, stems removed
  • ½ (7-oz) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Pound steak to ¼-inch thickness. Cook bacon in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in a bowl.
  2. Sauté shallot and garlic in half of reserved drippings in skillet over medium heat 3 minutes. Gradually stir in spinach until wilted.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and bacon; cool slightly. Spread bacon mixture over steak, leaving a ½-inch border on all sides.
  4. Starting with 1 long side, roll up steak, jellyroll fashion; tie with kitchen string at 2-inch intervals.
  5. Wipe skillet clean. Heat remaining reserved drippings over medium-high heat in skillet. Add steak; cook 4 minutes per side or until browned.
  6. Transfer skillet to oven; bake 15 to 20 minutes or until steak is cooked to desired doneness. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove string, and slice.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ¾ lb Broccolini, trimmed (or use broccoli florets)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper
  • ½ Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook Broccolini, salt, and red pepper in hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 5 minutes or until Broccolini is just tender. Stir in vinegar.

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