Seared Steak with Kale Salad

The original recipe called for Swiss Chard and ummm we've tried that stuff and it just isn't our thing - but we love Kale salads so whenever I have a recipe for Chard - I sub out for Kale. Yum. The trick is you have to let olive oil wilt the kale while you are cooking so it isn't so tough. I also like to sear our steaks on the stove top in a cast iron skillet and then finish them in the oven. The cooking time depends on how thick the steak is though so I can't give an exact time. I set my oven tempt o 375º though no matter the thickness of the steak.

Seared Steak with Kale Salad

Seared Steak with Kale Salad

Serves 2

ingredients

• 1/2 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped into bite size pieces

• 2 Tbsp EVOO

• 1 cup crusty bread cubes

• Kosher Salt & Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

• 1 Tbsp anchovy paste

• 1 clove garlic, smashed

• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• 3/4 lb boneless beef sirloin steak, fat trimmed

• 1 tsp fresh mint, chopped

• 1/4 cup diced mozzarella cheese

directions

1. Put the Kale in a large bowl. Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 Tbsp EVOO and bread cubes and season with S&P and maybe even some garlic powder. Cook tossing, 4-5 minutes until golden and toasted. Remove from skillet and add to the Kale.

2. Add the anchovy paste to the skillet, stirring, Add the garlic and 1 Tbsp EVOO and cook until garlic is golden. Add the maters and warm slightly, then whisk in lemon juice and season with S&P. Pour the dressing over the Kale and toss, set aside to wilt.

3. Wipe out the skillet carefully with a paper towel and turn up the heat to high. Season the steak with S&P and mint on both sides. Add remaining 1/2 Tbsp EVOO to skillet and sear the steak until browned for about 5 minutes. Turn the steak and transfer to the oven for 10-12 minutes for medium depending upon thickness of steak. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5-10 minutes to rest. Slice against the grain and serve with Kale salad. Note: Add mozzarella and tomatoes to the salad as well while the steak is cooking.

Enjoy!

This recipe was adapted from Food Network.