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Steak with Mixed Olive Tapenade, Butternut Squash, and Green Beans

This bountiful plate comes together in a snap thanks to savvy finds from the supermarket like frozen precooked butternut squash, olives from the olive bar, and spiralized beets (available in the produce section). If you can’t find the beets, you can add 1/3 cup precooked, sliced beets to the cooked and drained green beans. Cutting […]

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Spiced and Seared Flank Steak with Carrot Mash and Snap Peas

Steak, peas, and carrots are a familiar trio, and usually not very exciting. Here, each element is transformed: a smoky spice rub on seared flank steak, crispy snap peas brightened with rice vinegar, and a silky carrot mash. Chop the carrots to about 1/4-inch pieces so they cook through evenly, otherwise the mash may have […]

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Carne Asada Bowls

This gluten-free take on a taco salad uses seared flank steak in place of ground beef. Instead of a fried tortilla shell, crisp romaine lettuce forms the sturdy base for each salad with crunchy tortilla chips crumbled on top. Queso fresco is a firm, mild cheese—a great alternative to feta if you’re not a fan […]

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Meat tax’ proposal highlights why people can’t stand vegans

I remember when a couple friends of mine mentioned they didn’t eat meat. I had made a suggestion for a dish to try as we checked out the menu, and they simply responded with their dietary choices. That was the entirety of that particular exchange. After all, what do I care what they eat as […]

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Steak Salad with Butternut Squash and Cranberries

Ingredients 1 (11-oz.) pkg. peeled diced butternut squash Cooking spray 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 (8-oz.) sirloin steak 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1 (5-oz.) pkg. baby spinach 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped […]

Carne Asada Steak Sandwiches

Ingredients 12 ounces flank steak, trimmed 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 minced garlic clove 1 (12-ounce) whole-grain French bread baguette, halved lengthwise […]

Steak and Tomato Panzanella

Ingredients 1 pound flank steak, trimmed and cut into 1-in. cubes Cooking spray 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 6 ounces whole-wheat French bread, cut or torn into 1-in. pieces 1 1/4 pounds heirloom tomatoes, halved crosswise 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup torn […]

Blackened Steak Salad

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 (12 oz.) flank steak, trimmed 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 4 cups firmly packed arugula 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion (from 1 small onion) 1/2 ripe avocado, chopped NUTRITION […]

Lemon-Pepper Flank Steak Tacos

Ingredients 1 (1 1/4-pound) flank steak, trimmed 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas 1 ounce queso fresco, crumbled (about 1/4 cup) Make […]

Flank Steak Marinated with Shallots and Pepper

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, divided 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed 1/4 teaspoon salt Cooking spray Preparation Combine first 3 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; add 1/2 teaspoon pepper and steak. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours […]