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Flavorful New Years Dinner Bowl with Steak Strips & Easy Citrus Fennel Salad

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A quick and easy dinner bowl featuring juicy steak strips paired with a crisp, tangy citrus fennel salad. Perfect for celebrations or a fresh, satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnishes: toasted almonds or walnuts, crumbled feta or goat cheese

Instructions

  1. Pat the flank steak dry with paper towels. Thinly slice against the grain into strips about 1/4 inch thick. Toss steak strips with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Remove the outer layer of the fennel bulb if tough, then thinly slice the bulb. Peel and segment oranges and grapefruit carefully to leave clean segments. Thinly slice the red onion if using. In a large bowl, combine fennel slices, citrus segments, onion, and chopped parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly. Let salad sit while cooking steak.
  4. Heat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until very hot (about 3-4 minutes). Add steak strips in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Sear for about 2 minutes per side until browned but still juicy. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
  5. Assemble the dinner bowl by layering a bed of citrus fennel salad in serving bowls, then topping with warm steak strips. Sprinkle optional garnishes like toasted nuts or crumbled cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing steak to get a good crust. Slice steak against the grain for tenderness. Dress the salad just before serving for best texture. Salad can be prepped ahead but keep dressing separate until serving.

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