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Steak with Potatoes and Broccoli
Price: ?? (see below!)

Nolan Ray

Why this dish?
  • I always had this meal at home with my family, so I wanted to recreate it

  • Protein dense without being overly crazy in calorie consumption

  • Affordable ingredients

  • This meal has an easy recipe to follow

Tips to a Cheap Meal
  • Shopping at Supersaver made my groceries cheaper

  • I avoided prepackaged foods since they are more expensive

  • Fresh vegetables and meat were cheaper than frozen

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Recipe

Steak:

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 10 oz of sirloin steak

  • Garlic 

  • Thyme

  • Olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Season the sirloin steak with garlic and thyme generously. Make sure to season both sides.

  2. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.

  3. When the pan is hot, add the steak and cook for three to four minutes per side for medium-rare (Adjust the cooking time according to your preference for doneness).

  4. Let the steak rest for a few minutes to absorb its own juices before slicing it against the grain. 

 

Potatoes:

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 potato

  • Olive oil

  • Salt

  • Pepper

Instructions:

  1. Scrub the potato thoroughly and pat it dry.

  2. Prick the potato with a fork a few times to allow steam to escape while cooking.

  3. Coat the potato lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

  4. Place the potato in a microwave-safe bowl and set the timer for five to six minutes.

  5. Flip the potato and microwave for another three to four minutes.

  6. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

 

Broccoli:

Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Broccoli 

  • Cup of water 

Instructions:

  1. Wash the broccoli and cut it into bite-sized florets.

  2. Place the broccoli florets in a microwave-safe dish and add a cup of water.

  3. Cover the dish with a lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap and cook on high for three to four minutes or until the broccoli is tender but still crisp.

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Nolan's Experience:

I had a very pleasant experience making my dish. Aside from the grease fire that happened when I attempted to make this dish for the first time, I was able to make this relatively easy. I felt a sense of pride after making this dish, especially as a broke college kid. Overall I will definitely make this dish again! 

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