Flank Steak with Paprika Sauce and Shallots

Servings

Serving size

4 ounces steak and sauce

COOKING TIME

30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers, especially as sandwiches.

Serve with Baked Sweet Potato or Baked Yam with Sour Cream or Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes

Flank Steak with Paprika Sauce and Shallots

Ingredients

1 tsp. Olive oil

1 small White onions (diced)

1 medium Red bell peppers (diced)

1 Medium stalk Celery, raw (diced)

1 tsp. Paprika

2 clove Garlic, raw (minced)

1/4 tsp. Salt

1 leaf Bay leaves

1 tsp. Fresh thyme

1/2 cup White wine

1/2 cup Water

1 small whole (2-2/5 inch dia) Tomatoes (chopped)

12 Medium Shallots, raw (peeled)

1 spray Spray olive oil

16 ounce Beef flank steak

Instructions

Place the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes stirring frequently. Add the pepper, celery, paprika and garlic. Cook for about three minutes and add the salt, pepper, bay leaf, thyme, wine, water and tomato. Stir and place the shallots in the pan. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low.

The sauce needs to be stirred occasionally and should cook for about 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a large skillet in the oven.

When the oven is hot spray the pan with olive oil. Add the flank steak. Return the skillet to the oven and cook for about 8 - 10 minutes. Turn and cook for another 6 - 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for about 2 - 3 minutes. Slice and serve topped with the sauce and 3 shallots per serving.

Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.

Baked Sweet Potato

Wash the yam well. Place the yam on a sheet of aluminum foil and place in the oven. Set the temperature to 325°F. Bake the potato for about 40 minutes until it is soft. You’ll know because it will give slightly when squeezed. Serve with the butter and goat cheese.…

Baked Yam with Sour Cream

Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes

Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…

Plain Mashed Potatoes

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

I love the smokiness of paprika and this sauce of peppers and paprika is so lovely with the sweetness of the braised shallots. Big, rich flavors in a healthy dish that’s low in fat, saturated fat and sodium.

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