Description
Steak with Spinach Sauce and Corn is a flavorful and satisfying dish featuring juicy flank steak, a creamy spinach-garlic sauce, sweet corn, and a sprinkle of feta cheese. It’s a wholesome meal that balances protein, veggies, and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ears of corn on the cob or 2 cups cooked corn kernels
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 1 large clove garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound flank steak
- Black pepper, to taste
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: Lemon juice, red pepper flakes, roasted bell peppers, or zucchini
Instructions
- Cook the corn: Boil or grill the corn on the cob until tender, then cut the kernels off the cob. If using pre-cooked corn kernels, warm them up and set aside.
- Prepare the spinach sauce: In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the spinach to the pan and cook until wilted. Transfer to a blender or food processor along with balsamic vinegar, cumin, chili powder, salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice if using. Blend until smooth.
- Cook the steak: Season the flank steak with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for 4–5 minutes per side or until desired doneness is reached. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the plate: Spoon the spinach sauce onto each plate, top with sliced steak and a portion of corn. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and garnish with fresh herbs. Add red pepper flakes or roasted veggies if desired.
Notes
- Resting the steak is key to locking in the juices—don’t skip it!
- Blending the spinach sauce while warm helps achieve a smoother consistency.
- For extra richness, stir a spoonful of Greek yogurt or cream into the sauce before blending.
- Can be made with skirt steak or sirloin as substitutes for flank steak.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: steak with spinach sauce, corn and steak dinner, healthy flank steak recipe, spinach garlic sauce, feta steak plate