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    Phase 3 hCG Dinner Recipe: Balsamic Cast Iron Steak, Cauli Mash & Tomatocini Salad - Week 2 P3tolife | 509 cal | 31g protein | 35g fat | 14g net carbs

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    Balsamic Cast Iron Steak, Cauli Mash & Tomatocini Salad

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    Meal Plan Category: Week 2
    Course: Beef
    Recipe: Main Meals
    Calorie: 509kcal
    Net Carb: 21g

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz filet mignon steaks or tenderloin
    • Non-stick cooking spray

    For Marinade:

    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tbsp stone ground mustard
    • ¼ tsp dried thyme
    • ¼ tsp black pepper
    • ½ tsp salt

    For Cauliflower Mash:

    • 4 cup cauliflower florets
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 1 tbsp fresh chives
    • ½ tsp sea salt

    For Tomatocini Salad:

    • 2 cup cherry tomatoes
    • ¼ cup jarred pepperocini peppers drained
    • cup green chives chopped
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1.5 tsp Red wine vinegar
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • tsp pepper

    Instructions

    • WHISK together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, thyme and mustard in a small bowl. Add steaks and marinade to a ziplock bag and smoosh to coat. Marinate in fridge minimum 1 hour up to whenever you cook the 2nd steak the following day.
    • Cauliflower & Salad: STEAM OPTION: Add 3 cups water to the bottom of a steaming pan or large pot. Add cauliflower. Cover and bring to a low boil. Boil until cauliflower is fork tender, about 15 minutes.

    INSTANT POT OPTION: Put 1" of water in bottom of instant pot, the grate, and cauliflower florets on top. High pressure for 7 minutes.

    • WHILE cauliflower is cooking, combine cherry tomatoes, pepperocinis, and dressing ingredients for your salad.
    • STRAIN cauliflower, transfer to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or back end of a slotted spoon. Add butter, salt and chives. Stir well. Divide into two portions.
    • HEAT cast-iron skillet over medium/high meat until the pan is very hot. Spray hot pan liberally with cooking spray. Remove one steak from marinade and season with salt and pepper. Add steak to the hot pan using tongs. Cook steak 4-5 minutes without moving. Flip steak and cook 4-5 minutes longer. Allow steak to rest 5 minutes before serving. Prepare steak same way for the following day. Serve 1 steak and half of the salad and cauli mash for one meal.

    Notes

    Make it a Maintenance Recipe (choose one):
    • FAT: 2 tbsp sour cream on cauli mash
    • PROTEIN: Use 6-8 oz. serving of steak
    • CARBS: Use 8 cups of raw cauliflower in recipe instead of 4
    Yields: 2 servings
     
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 35g | Vitamin C: 7mg | Net Carbs: 21g