Category: Recipes

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Steak and Tomatoes with Herb-Roasted Potatoes

This delicious and simple one-dish meal is an American classic. Weighing in at only 326 calories, it’s healthier than its traditional steak and baked potato counterpart while not sacrificing any of the flavor. Ingredients 1 pound fingerling potatoes, halved 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 5 teaspoons chopped fresh […]

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Pan-Seared Strip Steak

This fantastic strip steak is the perfect dinner for date night or any special occasion that deserves something extra delicious on the table. A little butter adds richness and keeps the leaner-than-usual beef moist without adding much in the way of total fat. However, a word of caution: this recipe is smoky! Keep your exhaust fan on […]

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Grilled Skirt Steak with Mint Chimichurri and Honey-Roasted Sunchokes

Grilled Skirt Steak with Mint Chimichurri and Honey-Roasted Sunchokes is a play on classic meat and potatoes—with amped up flavor from the herby sauce. The sunchokes are roasted with a touch of honey until tantalizingly caramelized. Ingredients 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 […]

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Broiled Tenderloin Steaks with Ginger-Hoisin Glaze

Lean beef tenderloin is a good candidate for broiling because it won’t render much fat that could smoke or flare under the broiler. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons honey 1 1/2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum […]

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Skirt Steak with Gorgonzola Polenta

Serve this meat-and-starch combo with steamed haricots verts or a mixed green salad. Garnish with fresh thyme. Ingredients 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, divided 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk 2/3 cup quick-cooking polenta 1 ounce Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black […]

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Flank Steak with Herb Dressing and Charred Broccolini

Adding the steak’s juices into the dressing it’s served with boosts savory satisfaction. Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh poultry herbs, divided 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1 (1-pound) flank steak 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound Broccolini, trimmed and cut into 1-inch […]

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Thai Steak Salad

Lots of veggies and herbs pack flavorful Thai Steak Salad. It’s quick to prepare and would also be delicious with grilled chicken or lamb. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons lower-sodium […]

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Grilled Steak and Tomatoes with Tofu Ranch Dressing

There’s no need to pull out the food processor to make the small amount of breadcrumbs for this recipe. Just tear bread by hand into very small pieces; the rustic texture is perfect. Ingredients 4 ounces firm tofu, drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided 1 1/2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 3/4 […]

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Balsamic Steak au Poivre

Ingredients 2 (8-ounce) New York strip steaks (about 1 inch thick), trimmed 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons cracked mixed peppercorns 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon butter How to Make It Step 1 Heat a large cast-iron skillet over […]

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Chicken and Poblano Stew with Polenta

Think of this saucy chicken stew as a Mexican twist on Italian food, especially when served over creamy polenta. Poblano chiles become smoky and lose some of their intensity when broiled until blackened and tender. Wrap the peppers in the same foil used to line the pan and let stand so that the steam can […]