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Tuesday, 17th December 2013
A beautiful high tasting protein dish which is great to have in the evening.
Ingredients
2 new potatoes, skinned and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces
4 tablespoons low fat butter
Salt and pepper
Smoked paprika
1/2 pound hanger steak
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 eggs
Procedures
1 - Add the potatoes to a large bowl along with 1 tablespoon of the butter and a pinch of salt. Cover with plastic wrap and set in the microwave for 6 minutes. Shake the bowl halfway through, being careful because the bowl with be hot. Before removing the bowl from the microwave, puncture the plastic wrap with a knife, and let the steam escape. After a few seconds, carefully remove the potatoes.
2 - Melt 2 tablespoon of the butter in a non-stick skillet set over medium heat. When melted, add the potatoes. Pack them down with a spatula, until as many as possible are in a single layer. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned. Flip, pack down again, and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes. Then reduce heat to medium low, and stir the potatoes every minute or so, until beautifully golden brown and crispy. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside.
3 - Pour the canola oil into a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper to taste. Add the hanger steak. Brown on both sides, and cook for about 6 minutes total for medium rare. Remove the steak, and let set for five minutes.
4 - Add the rest of the butter to the non-stick skillet set over medium heat. When melted, carefully slide in the eggs. Cover the skillet and turn the heat to medium-low. Cook until the egg whites have set.
5 - Add some of the hash browns to a plate. Sprinkle on some smoked paprika. Top the potatoes with the egg. Serve the steak along the side. Add more paprika to taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 415
Protein: 43 grams
Carbs – 6 grams
Fat – 8.5 grams