03 May 2014

Sirloin Steak and Pasta Salad

I don't usually make meals that James loves, but this was one, so I have to record it.  We have a tradition of having red meat the night before fast Sunday.  The boys were struggling to fast, so I asked around for tips from other very slender people (since this is not a problem for me and my healthy size), and red meat was the suggestion.  Ever since we started doing this the problems have gone away.  I don't know what to do with steak, so I looked up a recipe that involved steak and with a few alterations here it is.  I will warn you that this was more than enough food for my very healthy eaters, so adjust as necessary.

16 oz Penne
1/2 pound green beans (I used frozen)
1 1/2 lbs of sirloin (I used some amazing steaks our neighbors gave us, so you can use any steak)
1/2 Red onion sliced (I diced it and used a whole one which was WAY TOO MUCH!)
2 Red Bell Peppers thinly sliced
1/2 C chopped fresh basil (I am so excited to have fresh basil growing at home again!)
4 Cloves of Garlic diced
1/2 C crumbled blue cheese (I may have added extra)

Sauce:
6 T Dijon mustard
3 T Balsamic vinegar
2 T Olive Oil

Salt/Pepper to taste

Prep
Steak - salt and pepper steak and then cook how you like.  I grilled it and it was amazing!  Do be sure not to overcook.  I found that 5 minutes on one side was almost too much and could only cook it for 1 minute on the other side.

Pasta - cook as usual but when halfway done add beans (if not frozen).  Or you can just cook the beans separate.

Mix everything else together.  I made the sauce separate and then stirred in and sprinkled the cheese on the top at the end.

It is really easy (which is the only thing I do) and AMAZING!!!!  I hope you get a chance to try this sometime because I know I'm excited to enjoy our leftovers this week!