Colombian Flat-Iron Steak w/ Cast Iron Green Beans and Turkey Bacon, Baby Carrots, and Multigrain Batard Bread (Loaf)

Dinner Tonight:  Colombian Flat-Iron Steak w/ Cast Iron Green Beans and Turkey Bacon, Baby Carrots, and Multigrain Batard Bread (Loaf)




Cool, cloudy, and rain on and off outside today. But some nice Spring weather moving in by
Monday. Did some house cleaning and laundry today. And today is Day 7 of the "Freezer Meal Week." Been using items stashed in the freezer all week and all made some mighty fine dinners! Last night I put a Wild Idea Buffalo - 8 oz. Colombian Flat-Iron Steak in the fridge to thaw overnight. Tonight I prepared a Colombian Flat-Iron Steak w/ Cast Iron Green Beans and Turkey Bacon, Baby Carrots, and Multigrain Batard Bread (Loaf).



This is a new Buffalo Steak from Wild Idea Buffalo, 8 oz. Colombian Flat-Iron Steak. So of course I

had to order it. Colombian Flat-Iron Steak is a "Colombian Style” marinade Steak. The marinade consists of; Worcestershire. Organic: Lime Juice, Sea Salt, Green Onion, Oregano, Cumin, and Red Pepper. I was going to fire the grill up but due to the rain I had to pan fry it. So to prepare this bad boy I got the Cast Iron Skillet out. Sprayed a shot of Pam on it and a tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, heated it up on medium heat. I seasoned it with McCormick Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn and when the Skillet was heated I started frying. I cooked it for 3 minutes a side, and it came out a perfect medium rare. Buffalo cooks up so quickly because it's so lean, you have to keep an eye on it so not to get it over done. Came across a small sack of Baby Bella Mushrooms I had in the fridge. So I sliced them up, seasoned them with Sea Salt, Roasted Cumin, and a Sprig of Thyme and added them to the Skillet as the Buffalo was finishing up. The Colombian Style Marinade is incredible! Slicing this Steak up for a Fajita would be perfect! The Steak as usual was so tender and flavorful. Had half the Steak left so I'll have the other half at lunch tomorrow as a Steak Sandwich. Great addition to Wild Idea Buffalo Steaks.

For my side dishes it all leftovers. I reheated the side dishes leftover from last night's dinner, Cast Iron Green Beans and Turkey Bacon, Baby Carrots, and Multigrain Batard Bread (Loaf). This is one delicious trio of side dishes. The Cast Iron Green Beans was new recipe that I prepared last night, and it's one of those "Keeper Recipes." The full recipe is below.



To prepare the Green Beans I needed the following; Sea Salt and Pepper (to taste), 1 quart home-canned Green Beans. If you don’t have canned Green Beans use fresh Green Beans or Pan Seared

Rainbow Trout 003 can Green Beans instead (I used some Whole Fresh Green Beans), Rough Chopped Pecans, and 3 slices Jennie – O Turkey Bacon. To start I boiled the Green Beans in water for about 6 minutes, this starts their cooking process and will cook faster when in the skillet. Next In a cast-iron skillet on medium high heat, fry Turkey Bacon until almost crisp. Keep the skillet on medium high heat. When Bacon is crisp remove from the skillet and crumble. Add the Green Beans and Pecans to the skillet, cook about 4 minutes tossing with a spatula several times. Add the Bacon back to the skillet, stir and continue cooking until everything is heated through. The Turkey Bacon and Pecans are perfect partners for the Green Beans, gives the Beans a Nutty and Smokey taste. I also reheated the Baby Carrots and Multigrain Batard Bread. For dessert later a bowl of Del Monte No Sugar Added Peach Slices.



Wild Idea Buffalo - 8 oz. Colombian Flat-Iron Steak

Flat Iron steaks have long been a favorite for chefs. We've made this popular steakhouse cut even better with our “Colombian Style” marinade.  We think this Colombian Style marinade compliments the rich, sweet flavor of our 100% grass-fed bison steak.  Simply remove from the package, shake off the excess marinade, and grill over a high heat for 2 minutes per side. You’re going to love this steak!

Ingredients: Grass-Fed Buffalo, Beer, Worcestershire. Organic: Lime Juice, Sea Salt, Green Onion, Oregano, Cumin, Red Pepper.

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