Brazilian Flat Iron Steak

Ingredients

• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 2 Roma Tomatoes
• 1 Yellow Onion
• 1 Zucchini
• 2 Flat Iron Steaks
• ½ Cup Parboiled White Rice
• 1 Vegetable Base Packet
• 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
• ½ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• 2 tsp. Red Wine Vinegar
• Olive Oil
• Salt Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Seasoning meat early on allows: salt to penetrate and flavor the steaks thoroughly. The simple combination of garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, red pepper flakes, and olive oil makes for a flavor sensation with a sum greater than its parts. Super tasty and highly versatile, you can use this as a marinade and a sauce for both meats and vegetables.

2. 2

   Mince garlic. Cut tomato into ¼” dice. Peel and: halve onion. Cut halves into ¼” dice. Trim zucchini ends and cut on an angle into ¼” slices. Rinse steaks, pat dry, and season both sides with a large pinch of salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Sear and Cook the Steaks: heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and steaks. Sear steaks, about 2-3 minutes per side, or until brown. Remove reserved marinade over steaks and bake 5-7 minutes, or until steaks reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees. Remove from oven and allow steaks to rest for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Prepare the Rice: Place a small pot over medium heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil, onions, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir, cover, and cook 3 minutes, or until onions are tender and translucent. Stir in rice, half the tomatoes, vegetable base packet, and ¾ cup water. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 15-18 minutes. Rice should have some liquid left, making the texture creamy. Stir in remaining toma- toes, cover, set aside, and keep warm.

5. 5

   Cook the Zucchini: Place pan from previous step over medium-high heat (no need to wipe clean). Add zucchini with marinade to hot pan. Stir regularly and cook until zucchini is tender but still has a slight crunch, about 3-4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Marinate Zucchini: While rice is cooking, combine garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes (start with ¼ tsp., taste, and add more if desired), red wine vinegar, and 1 Tbsp. olive oil in remaining marinade and toss to coat completely.

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   Plate the Dish: Place a mound of tomato rice on each plate. Place zucchini next to rice and place steak in front. tomatoes to the rice to start. The other half will be added when rice is finished cooking. the recipe before you start–we promise it will be time