352 Day Nutritional Challenge: Recipe #26 - Steak and Potatoes

 

Sometimes a complicated recipe just won't do. It's the end of the day, and it's good to just eat. This winning combination is all-American simple and done in 15 minutes. 

One comment on this recipe. I like to use Montereal Steak Seasoning like a rub on my steak. While we're not doing the Challenge strictly for weight loss and maintenance, spices over sauces keep calories down. I love spice rubs, which is not to suggest I don't enjoy BBQ sauce, but since a spice rub satisfies my taste buds, why not? If you like both kinds of tastes equally then pick the less fattening. 

INGREDIENTS

FLAT IRON STEAK

MONTEREAL STEAK SEASONING

OLIVE OIL

YELLOW POTATOES

CARROTS

BLACK PEPPER

SALT

1. Take potatoes and add to a pot of boiling water about 45 minutes before you prepare the steak. When you can easily stab through the potatoes with a fork, add the carrots and cook another 10-15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to the boiling water.

2. Coat the bottom of your grill or frying pan with olive oil. At the same 45 minute mark, take your flat iron steak, generously spice it on each side. Warm up your grill or frying pan for 3 minutes and add steak. 

3. Cook the steak to your liking (rare, medium, well-done).

4. Combine your potatoes and carrots with your steak on a plate -- and voila! So easy to make and flavorful.