Tomato-Braised Beef Skillet

Name: Tomato-Braised Beef Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound beef sirloin steak (cut into thin bite-sized strips); 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin); 0.25 cup yellow onion (finely diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 2 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium); 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 package baby spinach; 1 package riced cauliflower; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Tender strips of beef sirloin quickly braised in a rich garlic-herb tomato sauce, folded with baby spinach and served over buttery cauliflower mash.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $11.64/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Low-Carb
High-Protein
Low-Sugar
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 pound beef sirloin steak (cut into thin bite-sized strips)
1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
0.25 cup yellow onion (finely diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup beef broth (low-sodium)
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 package baby spinach
1 package riced cauliflower
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

Season the beef sirloin strips with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips in a single layer and sear for 3 minutes until browned on the exterior, then transfer to a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and dried Italian seasoning, cooking for 1 minute.
Pour in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom. Return the beef and its accumulated juices to the pan, bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 8 minutes until the beef is tender.
Stir the fresh baby spinach into the skillet in batches until wilted into the sauce, about 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, steam the riced cauliflower in a microwave-safe covered bowl for 4 minutes until tender. Drain any excess moisture, then mash with the unsalted butter and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Spoon the cauliflower mash into plates and ladle the saucy braised beef and spinach over top.

Notes

Reheats wonderfully; keep the beef and cauliflower mash in an airtight container for Thursday's dinner.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 635
Protein: 65.2 g
Carbohydrates: 25.6 g
Fat: 28.4 g
Fiber: 12.3 g
Sodium: 1954 mg
Saturated Fat: 10.4 g
Sugar: 7.1 g
Cholesterol: 167 mg