Pepper Steak with Pan-fried Onions, Tomatoes and Spinach
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| Serves | 1 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
| Total time | 30 minutes |
| Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish |
| Misc | Gourmet, Serve Hot |
| Occasion | Casual Party, Formal Party |
| Region | British |
| By author | Karen S Burns-Booth |
Steak on a diet? Absolutely! This fabulous meal is just under 300 calories and is tasty and filling. You MUST make sure you weigh your steak and trim it of all fat. This filling meal is perfect for all those following the 5:2 diet.
Ingredients
- 125g lean rib eye steak (all fat trimmed from it = 228 calories)
- 1/4 teaspoon mixed peppercorns (crushed = 2 calories)
- 1 small tomato, cut in half (= 15 calories)
- 1 small onion, peeled and cut into thick slices (= 25 calories)
- 100g frozen (or fresh) spinach (= 20 calories)
- 4 to 6 sprays low-fat oil (= 4 to 6 calories)
Note
Steak on a diet? Absolutely! This fabulous meal is just under 300 calories and is tasty and filling. You MUST make sure you weigh your steak and trim it of all fat. This filling meal is perfect for all those following the 5:2 diet.
Directions
| Step 1 | Heat up a large frying pan and then spray it with the low-fat oil spray (I used Fry Light). |
| Step 2 | Put the tomatoes and onions in and cook over a low heat, turning them over now and then so they brown evenly. If they start to stick to the pan, add a little water and/or add a lid. |
| Step 3 | Meanwhile, press the crushed peppercorns into the steak. When the vegetables are nearly cooked, add the steak and cook to taste between 3 and 10 minutes for rare to well done. Turn the steak half way through cooking. |
| Step 4 | Just before the steak is cooked, cook the frozen spinach following the instructions on the packet, or steam some fresh spinach in a large pan of boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. |
| Step 5 | Serve the steak on a warm plate, and arrange the cooked vegetables on and around the steak. I find it's nice to sit the steak on top of the pan-fried onions. Season the meal to taste with salt. |
| Step 6 | Total calories = 294 to 296 calories |
