Flank Steak with Creamy Orzo: A Juicy Family Favorite Recipe
Enjoy a delicious and hearty flank steak dish paired with creamy orzo that your whole family will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the flank steak with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the flank steak until cooked to your desired doneness. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and simmer until cooked.
- Once orzo is cooked, reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Slice the flank steak and serve it over the creamy orzo.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the flank steak in your favorite herbs overnight.
- Substitute the heavy cream with a lighter option if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: flank steak, creamy orzo, family recipe