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Sheet Pan Flank/Skirt Steak with Roasted Veggies

February 25, 2018
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Sometimes, steak can be intimidating, right? I know I used to feel that way about it sometimes. …Especially cuts like flank and skirt steaks! Don’t be afraid! If you don’t feel like getting out the grill, or if you don’t have a big cast iron skillet, (Really, if you don’t have one, get one!) this recipe is for you!

Everything gets mixed up in one big bowl, tossed on a lined sheet pan, and cooked in the oven. It doesn’t get any easier than that! You are, however, required at one point, to turn the broiler on, and  to flip the steak, but I don’t feel like that’s asking too much. 😉

Afterwards, you are left with a juicy steak and super crispy veggies! Please note, you do not have to cook the veggies for the full amount of time. We prefer them VERY crispy, so they get the full treatment!

Although this meal is quick, resting the steak outside of the oven is just as important as the quick cooking process! Do not cut short, skip, or omit that step!

Also, marinating your steak is totally optional! Life doesn’t always permit extra time to do so! 😉

 

Print Recipe
Sheet Pan Flank/Skirt Steak with Veggies
Course Dinner
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Passive Time 10 minutes - resting
Servings
Ingredients
Seasonings for steak
Course Dinner
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Passive Time 10 minutes - resting
Servings
Ingredients
Seasonings for steak
Instructions
  1. Optional: If you have the time, you can marinade the steak. (However, it is not necessary.) In a ziploc bag or shallow baking dish, mix together 2 extra tbsp of oil and a tsp of each of the spices listed above. Coat both sides of the steak with the marinade and let it sit for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  3. Chop your vegetables into bite size pieces. The brussels are usually fine just cut in halves.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the chopped vegetables, oil, and seasonings (except for the steak seasonings) until everything is coated evenly.
  5. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread out the vegetables.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes - half way through, flip the vegetables.
  7. Remove the sheet from the oven and set your oven to the BROIL - High setting.
  8. Move the vegetables to the edges and position the steak in the middle of the pan.
  9. Drizzle with more olive oil and sprinkle half of each of the seasonings on each side. (If you marinated your steak, you do not have to season your steak again.)
  10. For a medium steak, broil for 6 minutes on the first side, flip and broil for another 3-4 minutes on the remaining side.*
  11. Remove the steak from the baking sheet, cover with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  12. After 10 minutes, slice the steak, against the grain, and serve with the vegetables.
  13. Top with garlic herb butter for extra flavor!
Recipe Notes

*Cook for 1 minute less for Medium-rare and 1 minute longer for Medium-well.

Pork Fried Rice (Paleo & Whole30)

December 28, 2017

Does anyone else always want Chinese food on Mondays – the day that every Chinese restaurant is closed? Or is that just me? I just love good Chinese food…which, honestly, is RARE! Good as in tasty AND healthy! This “rice” is all of the above. Jam-packed with protein and veggies, this dish is one you can feel good about eating!

If you can find all of the prepped ingredients in your grocery store’s freezer section and have leftover ham (or have a go-to clean, natural brand of already-cooked pork), this dish comes together in MINUTES, is made in one pan, tastes so similar to take-out, AND is Whole30 approved!

Make it a complete meal by pairing it with my Instant Pot General Tso’s Chicken! That can also be Whole30 compliant and, the best part, it’s made in under 15 minutes with the help of that handy pressure cooker!

Print Recipe
Pork Fried Rice (Paleo & Whole30)
Cuisine Chinese, paleo
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Cuisine Chinese, paleo
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a large sauce pan, add 1 tbsp cooking fat and chopped onion and sauté over medium high heat for about 5 minutes or until onions become translucent.
  2. Once the onions have softened, add your chopped ham, riced cauliflower, and remaining fat. I like to crank the heat up and get a nice char on the meat and cauliflower - so much flavor! (that's always my favorite rice - the stuff that has some charred bits in it!)
  3. After about 3-4 minutes, add the remaining ingredients (except for the eggs), and cook until the vegetables are fork tender. This should take about 5 minutes. Note: I used all organic, frozen veggies that were already chopped and riced. HUGE TIME SAVER!
  4. Once the vegetables are cooked to your liking, add your beaten eggs. I make a divet in the pan in the middle of my rice and pour the eggs in there. Once they begin to cook, I just keep stirring everything up until they're all the way cooked. This only takes a couple minutes! No need for another pan - in my opinion! We love eggs, so I add 3 to this recipe. Feel free to add more or less!
  5. Taste now and adjust your seasonings and add more salt, coconut amines, or sesame oil. Just a bit though! You can always add more, but you can't take it out! Personally, I tend to go a bit heavier on the coconut aminos and salt. I love that soy sauce flavaaaa!
  6. Finally, stir in your chopped green onions and you're done! I like them crunchy, but feel free to cook your rice a minute or two longer after stirring them in! ENJOY!