Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook."
- Julia Child
The refrigerator light goes on...
This is a super simple and a flavorful steak dinner. If you can't find hanger steak, other great choices include sirloin, flank steak or filet. I used a beautiful fresh, yellow heirloom tomato for my salsa, giving the salsa a softer, sweeter flavor.
Hanger Steak with Spanish Salsa
Servings: 2 | Serving size: 4 ounces steak with salsa
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe makes great leftovers.
Serve with Plain Mashed Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes - Low Sodium Version or Baked Sweet Potato
| 1/4 tsp | fennel seed |
| 1/2 tsp | dried oregano leaves |
| 1 medium | tomato (seeded and diced) |
| 2 medium | green onions (sliced crosswise) |
| 1 small | jalapeno pepper (seeded and minced) |
| 1/4 tsp | paprika |
| 1/4 tsp | ground cumin |
| 1/4 tsp | sugar |
| 1 Tbsp | extra virgin olive oil |
| 1/8 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
| 2 4 ounce | hanger steaks (or sirloin, flank steak or tenderloin filet) |
Use a mortar and pestle or a blender to grind the fennel seed with the oregano into a coarse powder.
Place the fennel, oregano, tomato, green onions, jalapeno, paprika, cumin, sugar, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Fold together and chill.
When ready to cook place a large skillet in the oven preheat to 375°F or start the grill. Place the steak in the pan and cook for about 5 minutes on each side.
Serve topped with salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces steak with salsa
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 264 | Calories from Fat 137 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 8g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 12% |
| Sodium 212mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrates 5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
| Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 25g |
| Vitamin A 22% | Vitamin C 28% |
| Calcium 6% | Iron 11% |
| Vitamin K 46 mcg | Potassium 649 mg |
| Magnesium 41 mg | |