Green Beans

Butter Steak & Potatoes with Green Beans

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astIngredients

  • 1 lb Rib-eye steak
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2-3 pads of butter
  • 1/2 lb red or Yukon potatoes, halved
  • 1/2 lb green beans, cleaned and trimmed

Method

Boil the halved potatoes until not quite fork tender. Drain and set aside.

Salt and pepper both sides of the rib-eye.

Heat a well oiled cast iron pan to med high.  Place the rib eye in the middle of the pan, flip every 30 seconds to a minute  After two or so flips, add the pads of butter to either side and between turns baste the steak in the melted butter.

Continue until both sides have browned and have developed a crust. For medium the crust should around the fatty sections and cover some of the meat but not all, for well-done the crust should be on most of the meat and all the fat is crispy. Test for doneness by lightly pressing down on the meat.  Medium will be firm on the edges and softer in the middle, well-done will be firm through out.

Remove the rib-eye from the pan, cover with foil and set aside to rest.

Place the boiled potatoes cut side down in the the pan around the edges. Cook the potatoes in the pan for about 3-4 mins then in the middle place the cleaned and trimmed green beans. Toss the beans in the oil and cook until the potatoes cut side is browned, total time for green beans should be no more than 2 minutes.

Remove all from the pan and serve.

Serves 2.

 

Honey Lemon Chicken and Green Beans

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Ingredients

Honey Lemon Chicken and Green Beans

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (2 large chicken breasts)
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper
  • Olive oil
  • 12 ounces green beans trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces (about 2 cups)
  • Honey Lemon Sauce see below

Honey Lemon Sauce:

  • 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • Juice and zest from 1 large lemon
  • 1/4 cup honey or more/less to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 garlic clove minced

Instructions

  • Combine the chicken, soy sauce and rice wine vinegar in a large zip-top bag, and toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours. (If no time to marinate, just toss the chicken, soy sauce and vinegar in a small bowl and let sit while you prep the rest of the recipe).
  • In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients together until combined (cornstarch should no longer be visible). Set aside.
  • Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and season with a pinch of salt. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes, until beans are bright green but still crisp. Transfer to a large plate or bowl and set aside.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Pour the chicken from the bag into the hot skillet. Season the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Add the chicken and saute for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink, stirring and turning the chicken occasionally for even browning. Using a slotted spoon, add the chicken to the plate with the green beans.
  • Pour the whisked honey lemon sauce into the empty saute pan. Cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce reaches a low boil and thickens. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking (salt, pepper, honey, lemon).
  • Add the chicken and green beans back into the pan and toss until evenly coated with the sauce. Remove from heat and serve immediately, topped with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Can be served over steamed white or brown rice, or on it’s own.

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