Steak Dinner

Steak dinner

Ingredients

4 small- medium sized tomatoes, chopped

1/2 medium red onion, chopped

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

a handful of parsley, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp sugar

Chicken sirloin (about 1 lb total for two)

olive oil

balsamic vinegar

salt & pepper

1/2 medium sized fennel

shaved parmasean

arugula

Prep (both):

Chop/ dice tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, garlic and parsley.

(A)

Season two cuts of chicken sirloin (or your favorite steak) with salt and pepper. Heat a cast iron skillet, and coat with olive oil before adding meat. Cook first side 3 – 5 minutes. Flip and cook another 3 – 5, mindful that both cuts might have unequal cook times depending on thickness. (Suggested times are for med- medium rare).

Set aside and toss about a 1/8 cup pine nuts into a small skillet. Cook until golden brown. Pass off to your cooking partner for the salad.

(B)

In a medium sauce pan, add a few tablespoons of olive oil, and your prepped vegetables. 4 small/med tomatoes, 1/2 red onion, 1/2 red bell pepper, 2 cloves of garlic, and a tablespoon of parsley. Add 1 tsp of oregano, and 1 tsp of sugar. Stir and simmer for 15 minutes, add salt and pepper to taste.

In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup olive oil, and several splashes of balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.

Slice up half a fennel. On a large plate, place arugula and top with sliced fennel. Coat with dressing, and top with shaved parmesan and toasted pine nuts.

Both:

Plate your steak and top with tomato sauce. Serve with salad and your favorite wine.