steak

Love this! Sirloin Steak Udon Noodle Stir Fry

October 19, 2019 by Becky Spoon

I really do love this Sirloin Steak Udon Noodle Stir Fry! The other night I had a piece of sirloin leftover from another recipe and decided I’d marinate it overnight and have stir fry the next day. Allen doesn’t like stir fry so I save it for when he’s gone for my indulgence!

I love Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Cantonese…you name it, I love all Asian food that I’ve tried. It just seems so fresh, like the ingredients in a stir fry. The vegetables stay crispy and the meat isn’t overcooked because of the quick stir fry.

Sirloin Steak Udon Noodle Stir Fry

You could easily leave the Udon noodles out and make the steak and vegetables stir fry and serve over rice, but I really love Udon noodles. You can actually buy Udon Noodles that have already been cooked in the Asian section of your store. They come in a bag and you just toss them into your soup or your stir fry. This time I bought the dried version and cooked the noodles like spaghetti. I bought Hakubaku organic Udon noodles. Here’s a link for the noodles: https://www.amazon.com/Hakubaku-Organic-Authentic-Japanese-Noodles/dp/B000LKX6RS.

https://the2spoons.com/so-easy-beef-broccoli-noodle-stir-fry/ is another stir fry recipe I have on the blog!

Here’s the recipe! Enjoy!

Sirloin Steak Udon Noodle Stir Fry

Print Recipe

Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

For the Steak and the Marinade

8 oz sirloin steak or other similar steak, thinly sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp asian fish sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp corn starch
1/4 tsp baking soda (helps tenderize the meat)
1 garlic clove finely minced or grated
1 tsp fresh ginger

For the Beef and Udon Noodle Stir Fry

the marinated sirloin steak brought to room temperature and patted dry
9.5 oz Udon noodles cooked then rinsed in cold water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely minced
1 cup bell peppers of different colors, julienned
1/4 cup carrots, julienned
1/2 cup snow peas
olive oil for cooking
soy sauce for finishing

Instructions

For the Steak and the Marinade

Combine the ingredients in a plastic bag and mix well. Add the steak slices and seal your bag. Marinate overnight if you can up to 48 hours. The longer the more tender your steak will be and the more flavorful.

For the Beef and Udon Noodle Stir Fry

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the carrots and blanch for about 2 minutes. Remove them from the water and place in a bowl of ice water. Drain and set aside.
Heat a wok to almost smoking. Add a little oil and immediately add your beef. Stir fry for 2 or 3 minutes until your desired doneness. Immediately remove and set aside. I usually remove the meat from the pan with a little pink still showing because you will add it back in and it will continue to cook after you remove it from the pan.
Add the ginger, garlic and blanched carrots and stir fry for a minute or so. Add the peppers and snow peas and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring and tossing to keep everything from burning. Add your beef and cooked noodles and cook for an additional minute or two making sure everything is combined and flavorful from the soy sauce. Serve in bowls with chop sticks. Add Sriracha, Sambal Oelek, or other Asian hot sauces if desired.

Keyword asian, asian food, Easy, noodle stir fry, sirloin, sirloin steak, stir fry, udon noodles

Simple, Tender Grilled Chipotle Glazed Ribeye Steak

July 11, 2019 by Becky Spoon

This Chipotle Glazed Ribeye Steak is just what my cowboy wanted! He loves steak on the grill and he loves Mexican food so the chipotle glaze ties it together into one package! Add some grilled jalapeños and some cilantro/lime butter! Perfection!

I served the steak my Mexican Street Corn which in itself is delicious! Here’s the link for the corn: https://the2spoons.com/delicious-elote-aka-mexican-street-corn/ and a cilantro lime rice. Add some corn tortillas, lettuce and tomatoes, your choice of salsas and it’s a build your own tacos meal if you want!

Simple, Tender Grilled Chipotle Glazed Ribeye Steak

We prefer our steaks medium rare. Here’s a chart that will help you make the decision of the correct temperature for your steak. http://www.mychicagosteak.com/steak-university/201…. Just because I’ve cooked steak for so long I don’t use a thermometer but it is always a good idea to do that! Another tip is to let your steaks come to room temperature before grilling, and after grilling, let your steaks rest for a few minutes to let the juices remain in the steak, not on the cutting board if you slice too soon.

I topped with a final pat of cilantro lime compound butter. I just softened un-Salted butter just a little, not too soft because you want to be able to form it and wrap in plastic wrap. Then I added a little salt, lime juice and chopped cilantro. Then I formed into a cylinder shape, wrapped and placed in the refrigerator to firm back up!

Here’s the simple recipe!

Grilled Chipotle Glazed Ribeye Steak

Print Recipe

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients

2 1 inch ribeye steak
1 chipotle pepper and 2 or 3 tablespoons of the juices
salt and pepper
2 tbsps lime/cilantro compound butter

Instructions

Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and place on a sheet pan or other dish.
Mince the chipotle peppers and combine with the juices. Rub on both sides of the steak. Rub each side with extra virgin olive oil and add a sprinkle of salt and pepper to each side. Let see about 30 minutes to come to room temperature.
Meanwhile, heat your preferred grill. When your fire is ready, and the steaks and cook about 3 minutes on each side for medium rare.
Remove to a platter, top with the butter and allow to rest for a few minutes.

Keyword chipotle glazed ribeye steak, grilled, ribeye steak

Mexican Street Corn — Chipotle Glazed Ribeye Steak

Delicious Steak and Rice Noodle Salad

April 27, 2019 by Becky Spoon

Jump to Recipe

I have been obsessed with making this salad ever since I saw Bon Appetit Magazine April 2019 cover for their Steak and Rice noodle Salad. Not only is it delicious, but it is visually satisfying. I didn’t have the exact ingredients that they used, so I improvised, but that’s what cooking from scratch is all about. Rice noodles, peanuts, fresh mint, a yummy dressing….these are just a few of the ingredients that make up this salad.

The recipe calls for rice noodles that you can get from your local grocery store. However, I haven’t been able to find a wide rice noodle which I prefer but you can purchase online. I found them on Amazon after I used the thinner noodle, but I’ll buy the larger ones for next time. Here’s the link for different varieties on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Taste-Thai-Noodles-16-Ounce-Boxes/dp/B004I5IC5I/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=wide+rice+noodles&qid=1556394362&s=grocery&sr=1-4

Delicious Steak and Rice Noodle Salad

I can’t wait for you to try this! I think you will love it. This is my version of the Bon Appetit recipe! Enjoy! If you want something crunchy with this salad my breaded zucchini would be perfect: https://the2spoons.com/oh-so-good-simple-fried-zucchini/

Steak and Rice Noodle Salad

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine Asian

Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

3 small serrano chiles
1 garlic clove
kosher salt
1/4 cup plus 2 TBSP fresh lime juice
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
8 oz steak of your choice, I used Ribeye, you could use sirloin or skirt you could use chicken also
1 head of romaine lettuce, coarsley chopped
1/2 english cucumber, thinly sliced
3-4 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped mint, plus leaves for serving
1/2 cup shopped, salted, dry-roasted peanutws jplus more for serving
flaky sea salt

Instructions

Remove seeds from 2 chiles, then finely chop with remaining chile. Thinly slice the garlic. Sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt over the chiles and garlic. Smash chiles and garlic with the flat side of a chef’s knife, alternating chopping and mashing, until a coarse paste forms. Transfer mixture to a bowl and lime juice, fish sauce, honey, and 1 tbsp oil. Stir vigorously to dissolve honey. This is the dressing.
Place the steak in a medium bowl. Drizzle 3 tbsp dressing over, holding back the chiles with a spoon; set remaining dressing aside. let the steak sit, stirring occasionally at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Remove from heat, add noodles, and cover pot. Let sit, stirring every minute or so to keep the noodles from sticking, until al dente, 5 -8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water; set aside.
Toss the romaine, cucumbers, and radishes in a large bowl with a little salt. Pat the steak dry and season very lightly with salt. The fish sauce in the dressing is pretty salty. Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook the steak until browned, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
Add the steak, lettuce mixture, reserved noodles, 1/2 cup mint, and 1/2 cup peanuts to a large bowl with reserved dressing and toss well. Season with more salt if needed. Divide among bowls, top with remaining mint leaves and more peanuts.

Happy Birthday – Iron Skillet Ribeye Steak

February 22, 2019 by Becky Spoon

Jump to Recipe

No outdoor grill or too cold to cook outdoors? Problem solved! Try these as good iron skillet ribeye steaks.

Happy Birthday - Iron Skillet Ribeye Steak — Happy Birthday – Iron Skillet Ribeye Steak

Ribeye Steaks are probably our favorite steak. The more marbling, the better and when you are married to a meat and potatoes Texas Cowboy like I am, you cook him a ribeye steak for his birthday and of course, serve the steak with homemade French Fries! This Ribeye Steak cooked in an iron skillet is as good, if not better than any you would cook on the grill!

Happy Birthday – Iron Skillet Ribeye Steak

These are serious steaks. I salt and pepper my ribeye steaks and coat them in olive oil at least the day before. Then I stick them in a ziplock and place them in the refrigerator overnight. I remove the steaks from the refrigerator at least 2 hours before cooking so they can come to room temperature.

When I’m ready to cook I heat an iron skillet to smoking and add my ribeye steaks. I let the steaks cook for 4 minutes on the first side without disturbing, then with tongs, I flip the steak over, I add butter, fresh herbs and continue cooking for about 3 more minutes, tilting the skillet and spooning the hot butter over the steaks.

To make these steaks extra special, I top them with my Blue Cheese Compound Butter. Oh my gosh! That butter and blue cheese just melt over the steak and becomes a lucious mess! Here’s a link that describes compound butter. https://culinarylore.com/cooking-terms:what-is-compound-butter

Here’s my Blue Cheese Compound Butter recipe: http://www.the2spoons.com/steak-worthy-blue-cheese-compound-butter/ This compound butter is delicious on any steak, not only a ribeye. Don’t like blue cheese? Substitute a good goat cheese or Parmesan.

I think you will love this method of cooking your ribeye steak. I also cook beef tenderloin steaks the same way. Whether it’s too cold, you or you don’t have an outside grill, this is a perfect method for cooking your steak.

Happy Birthday – Iron Skillet Ribeye Steaks

Here’s the recipe for my ribeye steaks! Make theme this weekend!

Happy Birthday – Iron Skillet Ribeye Steaks

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 12

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

2 nicely marbled ribeye steaks about 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch
oilive oil to coat the steaks
salt and pepper
2 tbsp butter
couple of sprigs of fresh rosemary or fresh thyme

Instructions

A day before serving, coat each steak with olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in a ziplock bag and place in the refrigerator overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator at least 2 hours before cooking to bring the steaks to room temperature.
Place an iron skillet over high heat. When the skillet is smoking hot, add the ribeyes. Cook for 4 minutes without moving the steaks. Flip with tongs and add the butter and fresh herbs to the pan. Tilting the skillet and using a spoon, baste the steaks with the herb flavored butter.
Cook for 3 minutes, continually basting for medium rare. Cook an additional 1 minute if you want a little more done.
Serve immediately on a warm plate. Add compound butter or a pat of butter if you like! Bon Appetite!

Delicious & Healthy Flank Steak Peperonata –

January 17, 2019 by Becky Spoon

Delicious and Healthy Flank Steak Peperonata features the flank steak which is one of the healthiest beef cuts—ounce for ounce. The flank steak has fewer calories and more protein than a ribeye or porterhouse. Flank is one of the great cuts—very lean and with a lot of flavor if you don’t overcook it and know how to slice it (across the grain). Flank is aperfect cut of meat to be used when you are reaching for lots of flavor, high in protein and low in calories.

Delicios and Healthy Flank Steak Peperonata — Delicious and Healthy Flank Steak Peperonata

I don’t like to discuss nutrition or calorie counts on my blog because I am not an expert in that. But you know, sometimes I decide that the 2 Spoon’s haven’t eaten as healthy as we should be eating so adding this flank steak recipe amps up our protein intake. This is what Living Strong had to say about Flank Steak. “Flank steak is a relatively lean cut of beef. For less than 165 calories, you can have a 3-ounce broiled flank steak. The biggest percentage of those calories, or 60 percent of calories, are from protein. This serving of flank steak has close to 100 calories from protein. ” Here is a link to that article: https://www.livestrong.com/article/284978-how-many-calories-does-a-beef-steak-have/

Protein Packed Flank Steak Pepernata — Delicious and Healthy Flank Steak Peperonata

So, like everyone else, we get on the band wagon and try and live a little healthier life. Honestly, we really do live a very healthy life. We don’t eat fast food, we really do make most things from scratch. But that’s a whole new blog post! We will continue with this blog post of protein packed and delicious and healthy flank steak peperonata.

With all of that said…..this is a great recipe that I do know is high in protein, low in calories and packed full of flavors. This flank steak is absolutely delicious!

Flank Steak Peperonata

Print Recipe

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

For the Flank Steak Marinade

2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper

For the Peperonata

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus a little for serving
4 red or hellow bell peppers, quartered, stemmed, seeded, and cut crosswise into 1/4 inch wide strips
1 onion, quartered through root and sliced crosswise into 1/4 inch wide strips
6 garlic cloves, lightly crshed and peeled
1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes
2 tbsp capers plus 4 tsps caper brine
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

Combine the oregano, 1 tsp salt and the 1/4 cup olive oil in a bowl. Rub the steak with the oregano and olive oil mixture on both sides and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Remove the steak from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature. Meanwhile, heat the 1/3 cup oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes and their juice, capers, and brine, and pepper flakes and cook, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. transfer peperonata to bowl, cover and keep warm.
Prepare your grill or heat an iron skillet until almost smoking. Sprinkle a little pepper on the steak and place on the grill. Cook steak 5-7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 120 to 125 for medium rare. Remove steak from the grill or skillet and cover loosely with foil and rest for about 10 minutes.
Add the basil to the peperonata. Slice the steaks thinly across the grain. This is very important. Otherwise, the steak will be tough, but cut across the grain you’ll have a steak that will melt in your mouth. Serve the steak with the peperonata.

Keyword flank, lean, protein, steak