A piece of sirloin steak is not as expensive as tenderloin or filet mignon. However, according to food experts, it is one the most flavorful so it’s still a prime cut. Now, red meat may not be so popular among health buffs but it does have its good side. Beef is rich in protein and vitamin B12 and B6. If you’re so concerned about hormones or steroids in the beef, natural beef doesn’t have any. If you still doubt natural beef, you can get some certified organic beef, which is also rich in selenium and zinc. On top of that, this recipe has the amazing Swiss chard–a vegetable that’s rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, C, and K. So yes, you’re covered in the health front with this Natural Beef New York Sirloin Steak Pan-Seared in a Cast-IronPan, Swiss Chard, Potato and Bean Chili, and Roasted Shallot Jus.
Serves: 4
STEAKS
2 cloves garlic
3 lb center-cut sirloin steaks, trimmed,
cut into 4 portions
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
POTATO AND BEAN CHILI
1 lb Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced small
1 onion, large, small dice
1 red pepper, large, diced
1/3 cup dried morels
2 Tbsp walnut oil
4 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 garlic clove, large, sliced thin
2–3 Tbsp Ariadna Chili Spice
1/2 cup Chianti
1 cup peeled, diced roma tomatoes
1 cup white beans, cooked
2 cups Giancarlo’s Brodo
1 Tbsp fresh pluches oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tsp Chipotle sauce
4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
To taste, kosher salt
To taste, freshly ground black pepper
ASSEMBLY
As needed, Swiss chard or spinach, sautéed
STEAKS
1. Cut the garlic cloves in half. Rub the garlic over the steaks on both sides. Rub the steaks next with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt.
2. Heat a cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Pan-sear the steaks 3–4 minutes per side, then finish to desired doneness.
POTATO AND BEAN CHILI
1. Sauté the potatoes, onion, red pepper, and morels in the walnut and olive oils for 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste, garlic, and chili spice; cook 1 minute more. Add the red wine to deglaze the pan.
2. Add tomatoes, beans, and brodo. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are almost tender and the mixture is thickened.
3. Add the oregano, pepper flakes, and chipotle sauce, and olive oil. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
ASSEMBLY
1. Serve the steaks with sautéed Swiss chard or spinach.
Red meat is rich in protein, and we need protein for cell growth and repair, especially for growing children. So yes, don’t ignore red meat altogether. You can eat them now and again. The key is moderation. And if you combine it with good fresh greens, then you have nothing to worry about. So go ahead and try this unbelievably delicious Natural Beef New York Sirloin Steak Pan-Seared in a Cast-IronPan, Swiss Chard, Potato and Bean Chili, and Roasted Shallot Jus, and get your much needed dose of protein today.