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Balsamic Cast Iron Steak, Cauli Mash & Tomatocini Salad

Balsamic Cast Iron Steak, Cauli Mash & Tomatocini Salad – LOW CAL

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Course: Main Meals
Keyword: Week 2
Cooking Method: Instant Pot, Stovetop
Recipe Type: Beef
Calories: 509kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 oz filet mignon steaks or tenderloin
  • Non-stick cooking spray

For Marinade:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp stone ground mustard
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt

For Cauliflower Mash:

  • 4 cup cauliflower florets
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives
  • ½ tsp sea salt

For Tomatocini Salad:

  • 2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup jarred pepperocini peppers drained
  • cup green chives chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp Red wine vinegar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • tsp pepper

Instructions

  • WHISK together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, thyme and mustard in a small bowl. Add steaks and marinade to a ziplock bag and smoosh to coat. Marinate in fridge minimum 1 hour up to whenever you cook the 2nd steak the following day.
  • Cauliflower & Salad: STEAM OPTION: Add 3 cups water to the bottom of a steaming pan or large pot. Add cauliflower. Cover and bring to a low boil. Boil until cauliflower is fork tender, about 15 minutes.

INSTANT POT OPTION: Put 1″ of water in bottom of instant pot, the grate, and cauliflower florets on top. High pressure for 7 minutes.

  • WHILE cauliflower is cooking, combine cherry tomatoes, pepperocinis, and dressing ingredients for your salad.
  • STRAIN cauliflower, transfer to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or back end of a slotted spoon. Add butter, salt and chives. Stir well. Divide into two portions.
  • HEAT cast-iron skillet over medium/high meat until the pan is very hot. Spray hot pan liberally with cooking spray. Remove one steak from marinade and season with salt and pepper. Add steak to the hot pan using tongs. Cook steak 4-5 minutes without moving. Flip steak and cook 4-5 minutes longer. Allow steak to rest 5 minutes before serving. Prepare steak same way for the following day. Serve 1 steak and half of the salad and cauli mash for one meal.

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Nutrition

Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 35g | Fiber: 7g | Net Carbs: 14g
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