Beef Steak and Spinach Side Salad

Beef Steak and Spinach Salad

I know the feeling when you are hungry and every recipe you search online that is healthy requires extensive prep or 101 ingredients. With my 20 minute meal steals healthy meals are possible, whether it’s to make and pack with you to; work,  college, university  or you have just come home from the gym and are feeling rather tired. Although the majority tends to stay away from all red meat whilst dieting, lean read meat has some health benefits such as the important protein you need to build and repair muscle tissue. Eating red meat once a week can help towards your daily recommended iron intake, add a spinach side salad to your meal and fill your stomach with goodness.

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

·         Lean beef steak

·         Black pepper

·         Olive oil

·         Spinach

·         Plum tomatoes

·         Avocado

Cooking:

1. Start by washing your beef steak with cold water, once washed heat your pan with a tiny bit of olive oil on a medium heat.
2. Sprinkle black pepper over your beef steak. (You can add more seasoning if you wish however try to stay away from salt or any seasonings that contain a lot of salt)
3. Fry your beef steak for no longer than 5 minutes on each side. (Give less time if you want medium to rare)
4. Once your beef is cooked turn the heat down and add your spinach to your frying pan and toss for less than 25 seconds.
5. Add your spinach to your plate with some sliced avocado and plum tomatoes.
6. Top with parsley your meal with parsley.

Question

How can I make this meal into a dinner?

Wash and cut some salad potatoes into a pot and boil. Add these as a side if you want to make this meal more filling.  (Remember portion size is vital don’t overdo it!)

What is another alternative to beef?

Try it with some fish instead of beef; Tuna steaks are equally great and cook quickly, they are pricey but are filled with protein. Salmon fillets are a cheaper alternative to Tuna steaks and cook in the same amount of time.