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pan-fried steak with spinach and tomatoes

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Tawnya Gardner
Woodland, CA

This is a really quick dinner perfect for weeknights.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For pan-fried steak with spinach and tomatoes

  • 1 lg
    garlic clove, crushed with a garlic press
  • 1 tsp
    freshly grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    coarsely ground black pepper
  • (2) 10 oz
    3/4 inch thick boneless beef top loin rib-eye steaks
  • 1 tsp
    olive oil
  • 1 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 c
    grape or cherry tomatoes, each cut in half
  • 1 bag
    ( 10 ounces) prewashed spinach, tough stems discarded

How To Make pan-fried steak with spinach and tomatoes

  • 1
    In cup, with fork, stir garlic, lemon peel, salt, and pepper until well blended; use to rub on both sides of steak.
  • 2
    In a nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until very hot. Add steaks and cook 5-6 minutes per side for medium-rare or until desired doneness. Transfer steaks to plate, keep warm.
  • 3
    In cup, blend cornstarch and broth until smooth. In same skillet, add broth mixture,tomatoes, and spinach. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat; cook, stirring until spinach wilts, 1-2 minutes. Cut each steak in half and serve with spinach mixture.
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