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Hanger Steak with Spanish Salsa

Servings

2

Serving size

4 ounces steak with salsa
COOKING TIME
30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers.

Serve with Plain Mashed Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes – Low Sodium Version or Baked Sweet Potato

Hanger Steak with Spanish Salsa

Ingredients

1/4 tsp., whole Fennel seed
1/2 tsp., leaves Dried oregano
1 medium Tomatoes (seeded and diced)
2 medium Green onions (sliced crosswise)
1 pepper Jalapeno pepper (seeded and minced)
1/4 tsp. Paprika
1/4 tsp.. Ground cumin
1/4 tsp. Sugar
1 Tbsp. Olive oil
1/8 tsp. Salt
1 to taste Black pepper
8 ounce Beef flank steak (2 4-ounce hanger steaks)(or sirloin, flank steak or tenderloin filet)

Instructions

Use a mortar and pestle or a blender to grind the fennel seed with the oregano into a coarse powder.

Place the fennel, oregano, tomato, green onions, jalapeno, paprika, cumin, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Fold together and chill.

When ready to cook, place a large skillet in the oven preheat to 375°F or start the grill. Place the steak in the pan and cook for about 5 minutes on each side.

Serve topped with salsa.

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.…

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

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…

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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 NOT 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

This is a super simple and a flavorful steak dinner. If you can’t find hanger steak, other great choices include sirloin, flank steak or filet. I used a beautiful fresh, yellow heirloom tomato for my salsa, giving the salsa a softer, sweeter flavor.

"The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook."

Julia Child