Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole

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This easy dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare, meaning that seared steak can be a weeknight meal. Cooking herbs in the pan with the steak releases their aroma, infusing it into the meat while creating a crispy garnish. After the steaks and herbs are pan-seared, the escarole is cooked in the same skillet, so this healthy dinner requires minimal cleanup too.

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Adam Dolge
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Adam Dolge is an award-winning journalist, freelance writer and recipe developer. He is the author and food photographer for the blog The Real Recipes, where he shares recipes inspired by his experience working for food magazines and professional test kitchens.

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Pan-Seared Steak with Crispy Herbs & Escarole

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sirloin steak, about 1/2 inch thick

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or canola oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 3 sprigs fresh sage

  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary

  • 16 cups chopped escarole (about 1 pound)

Directions

  1. Sprinkle steak with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook until charred on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the steak over and add oil, garlic, thyme, sage and rosemary. Cook, stirring the herbs occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the steak reaches 125 degrees F for medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the steak to a plate and top with the garlic and herbs. Tent with foil.

  2. Add escarole and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until the escarole starts to wilt, about 2 minutes. Thinly slice the steak and serve with the escarole and crispy herbs.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, October 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

244 Calories
12g Fat
10g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. meat, 1/2 cup escarole and 1/2 Tbsp. herbs
Calories 244
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 26g 51%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Vitamin A 5606IU 112%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Folate 373mcg 93%
Sodium 394mg 17%
Calcium 160mg 12%
Iron 4mg 21%
Magnesium 60mg 14%
Potassium 1111mg 24%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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