Seared Steak with Braised Leeks and Chard

Gluten Free
Health score
25%
Seared Steak with Braised Leeks and Chard
45 min.
4
245kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your dinner experience, look no further than this Seared Steak with Braised Leeks and Chard recipe. Bursting with flavor and packed with essential nutrients, this dish offers a delightful balance of tastes and textures that will make your taste buds dance. The tender, juicy beef tenderloin steaks provide a rich protein source, complemented by the sweet and savory notes of braised leeks and the earthy freshness of Swiss chard.

This delightful pairing not only pleases the palate but also keeps things healthy, coming in at a mere 245 calories per serving. Perfectly gluten-free, it's an ideal choice for those with dietary restrictions, allowing everyone at the table to enjoy a hearty and satisfying meal. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, this dish is quick enough to whip up on a weeknight but still fancy enough to impress your guests during a dinner party.

The careful combination of ingredients, including the subtlety of dry white wine and the richness of Worcestershire sauce, creates a complex flavor profile that makes this recipe a standout. So, fire up your skillet and get ready to indulge in a gourmet dining experience right in the comfort of your home!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup beef stock unsalted (such as Swanson)
  • 16 ounce beef tenderloin steaks 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoons butter 
  • 0.3 cup wine dry white
  • 0.4 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • cups leek thinly sliced
  • teaspoon mustard seeds 
  • cups swiss chard chopped
  • tablespoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Sprinkle steaks with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  3. Add steaks to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
  4. Remove steaks from pan.
  5. Add butter and mustard seeds to pan. When mustard seeds begin to pop, add leek to pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add wine; cook 1 minute or until liquid evaporates, stirring constantly.
  7. Add stock and Worcestershire sauce to pan; cook 4 minutes or until leek is tender.
  8. Add remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and chard; cook 2 minutes or until chard is wilted, stirring occasionally.
  9. Serve chard mixture with the steaks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories245kcal
Protein47.32%
Fat35.96%
Carbs16.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.25
Glycemic Load
2.09
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.442608667457%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.66mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
3.28mg
Myricetin
1.22mg
Quercetin
0.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:245.29kcal
12.26%
Fat:9.27g
14.27%
Saturated Fat:3.83g
23.94%
Carbohydrates:9.7g
3.23%
Net Carbohydrates:8.2g
2.98%
Sugar:3g
3.33%
Cholesterol:77.95mg
25.98%
Sodium:527.26mg
22.92%
Alcohol:1.54g
100%
Alcohol %:0.75%
100%
Protein:27.46g
54.92%
Vitamin K:321.64µg
306.33%
Vitamin A:3010.32IU
60.21%
Selenium:37.52µg
53.61%
Vitamin B6:0.88mg
44.02%
Vitamin B3:8.06mg
40.32%
Zinc:4.84mg
32.25%
Phosphorus:295.34mg
29.53%
Potassium:753.71mg
21.53%
Iron:3.87mg
21.49%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.53%
Vitamin C:16.75mg
20.3%
Magnesium:75.95mg
18.99%
Vitamin B12:1.06µg
17.65%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.61%
Folate:50.96µg
12.74%
Copper:0.24mg
12.11%
Vitamin E:1.55mg
10.31%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.99%
Vitamin B5:0.88mg
8.76%
Calcium:82.34mg
8.23%
Fiber:1.5g
6%
Source:My Recipes