Description
A delicious and easy weeknight meal featuring tender flank steak paired with creamy, flavorful orzo. This dish is perfect for busy evenings and is sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak:
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Orzo:
- 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, packed in olive oil and drained
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Steak:
- Season the flank steak with paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add olive oil and the steak.
- Cook for 5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest before slicing against the grain.
- Make the Creamy Orzo:
- In the same skillet, add the uncooked orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked through.
- Stir in the fresh spinach, half-and-half, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Assemble:
- Add the sliced steak to the orzo and gently reheat for 2-4 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh thyme.
Notes
- Allowing the steak to rest before slicing helps retain its juices.
- You can add more vegetables to the orzo for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg