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Sun-Dried Tomato Flat Iron Steak with Lemon Hazelnut Couscous

Flat iron steak is also called a top blade steak. It comes from the shoulder region of beef. It's relatively tender, but not as tender as a filet mignon or rib eye, so it's best not to cook it beyond medium for ideal tenderness.

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Sun-Dried Tomato Flat Iron Steaks with Lemon Hazelnut Couscous

Prep Time: 15 m
Cook Time: 14 m
Marinating Time: 2 h
Total Time: 2 h 29 m
Servings:
3

Ingredients

1 1-pound flat iron steak (top blade)
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
½ cup red wine
¼ cup olive oil
lots of freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic sliced
salt

Lemon Hazelnut Couscous:

1 cup dried couscous
1 tablespoon finely chopped lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper
1½ cups boiling water
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Cut the flat iron into portion sizes that will fit into your air fryer basket. Make the marinade by combining the sun-dried tomatoes and oregano leaves in a food processor and process into a paste. Add the red wine and olive oil and process, wiping down the sides of the processor as needed. Transfer the marinade to a zipper sealable plastic bag and add the freshly ground black pepper and sliced garlic. Tenderize the steak with a needle-style tenderizer or pierce it several times with a paring knife. Add the steak to the bag with the marinade and let the steaks marinate for 2 hours to overnight. Bring the steaks to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking it.
Pre-heat the air fryer to 400ºF.
Remove the steaks from the marinade and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer the steaks to the air fryer basket.
Air-fry the steaks at 400ºF for 8 (medium-rare) to 14 minutes (well-done), turning the steaks over halfway through the cooking process. Remember the cooking time will depend on how thick your particular steak is. An instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the steak should read 150ºF for medium. Remove the steaks from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
While the steaks are air-frying, make the lemon hazelnut couscous. Put the couscous, lemon zest and salt in a heat-resistant bowl. Pour the boiling water over the top, stir once and immediately cover the bowl with a lid or a piece of plastic wrap. Let this sit for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork while incorporating the butter, chopped hazelnuts, lemon juice and fresh parsley.
Serve the steak in a whole piece or sliced on the bias with the lemon hazelnut couscous and a green vegetable.

Enjoy,

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Nutrition Facts

Sun-Dried Tomato Flat Iron Steaks with Lemon Hazelnut Couscous

Amount Per Serving

Calories 735 Calories from Fat 360

% Daily Value*

Fat 40g 62%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Cholesterol 65mg 22%

Sodium 540mg 23%

Potassium 1193mg 34%

Carbohydrates 62g 21%

Fiber 8g 32%

Sugar 8g 9%

Protein 28g 56%

Vitamin A 755IU 15%

Vitamin C 19.5mg 24%

Calcium 114mg 11%

Iron 6.7mg 37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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