Spiced Hanger Steaks with Spring Quinoa Salad

Happy Wednesday!

I know I mentioned on my last post that I was so happy to be back but I spoke a little too soon, came down with a nasty bug and it knocked me off my feet for a few days. Glad to be back and share this incredible recipe with you guys. Let me first mention that I hadn’t even planned on sharing this recipe but as I made it, realized I couldn’t keep it to myself. I actually stumbled upon this recipe when I could not make up my mind what to have for dinner the other night. After some random Google searches, this recipe thankfully popped up from Buzzfeed. I quickly snapped what is probably the worst iPhone photo ever but I was so hungry, I couldn’t wait!

Spiced Hanger Steaks with Spring Quinoa Salad

Serves 4

Total cook time: 20 minutes

What You’ll Need:

¼ small red onion, thinly sliced (2 oz)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt & pepper
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 pound hanger steak, cut into 4 pieces
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced (I actually added more,I love snap peas!)
2 ounces feta, crumbled

The How To:

1. Toss the red onion, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until softened, about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cook the quinoa in a pot of salted boiling water until just tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Fluff with fork. Note: When cooking quinoa, I like to use half water, half stock to add a little flavor. In this recipe, the cup of quinoa calls for 2 cups liquid, so I used 1 cup water & 1 cup beef stock.
3. As the quinoa cooks, make the steak. Season the steak with the cumin, coriander, and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the steak registers 130° F, 4 minutes per side 
for medium-rare. Let rest for 5 minutes then slice.
4. While the steak rests, add the peas, feta, cooked quinoa, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the onions and toss. Serve the steak over the quinoa salad.
5. Enjoy!

via Buzzfeed

I promise you guys will LOVE it!

Cheers!