Rosemary Flank Steak with Roasted Delicata, Mushrooms & Spinach
This is the richer dinner of the set: sale-priced flank steak gets a deeply caramelized sear, then is sliced over roasted delicata squash and a warm mushroom-spinach sauté with a quick herb pan finish. It is a little more indulgent in both flavor and cost, but still lands under an hour and feels special enough for a Friday night at home.
Ingredients
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Flank Steak 1 lb 7.99
- Frieda's Squash Delicata 1 lb 1.49
- Spinach 1 ct 2.69
- Kroger® Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz 3.99
- Shallots 1 small shallot 4.49
- Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1/2 lemon 1.69
- Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary 1 teaspoon, chopped 2.79
- Garlic 2 cloves 1.50
- olive oil 2 tablespoons
- butter 1 tablespoon
- red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Halve 1 pound delicata squash lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and slice into 1/2-inch half-moons. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary. Spread on a sheet pan and roast, turning once, until browned and tender, 22 to 28 minutes.
- While the squash roasts, pat dry 1 pound flank steak. Season generously on both sides with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Let it sit at room temperature while you prep the rest.
- Thinly slice 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, mince 2 garlic cloves, and finely slice 1 small shallot. Wash and dry the spinach if needed. Cut 1/2 lemon for juice.
- Heat a heavy skillet or grill pan over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sear the 1 pound flank steak for about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium, depending on thickness. Transfer to a board to rest at least 8 minutes before slicing.
- Reduce the pan to medium. Add 1 tablespoon butter, the sliced shallot, and the 8 ounces mushrooms. Cook 5 to 6 minutes until the mushrooms brown well. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds.
- Add the spinach a handful at a time to the mushroom pan and toss until just wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt, black pepper, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, and a squeeze of juice from 1/2 lemon to brighten the richness.
- Slice the rested flank steak thinly across the grain. If you like, return the sliced steak briefly to the pan juices to gloss it.
- For plating, spoon the warm mushroom-spinach mixture onto one side of each plate. Arrange the roasted delicata squash in a loose arc for color. Fan the sliced flank steak over the vegetables, showing off the rosy center. Spoon any pan juices over the beef and finish with a few tiny rosemary leaves or extra black pepper.
Cook time: 50 minutes
Estimated cost: $20-24
Health notes: Approx. 710 calories per serving. About 46g protein, 31g carbohydrates, 42g fat, 5g fiber. Higher in richness than the other meals due to the steak, but still includes generous vegetables and a sensible portion.
Drink pairing: Pinot Noir is a beautiful bridge to the mushrooms and squash, while Syrah gives a bolder, peppery pairing that can stand up to the steak’s sear.