Omaha Steak Night!

No matter what the temperature is outside (22 F tonight in Salt Lake), the only way to cook a steak is to grill it!

Steak is such a simple and quick dinner.  Since it is so quick, you should start your sides first. I balance out the meal with healthy sides (and of course a glass of cabernet sauvignon):

Roasted Red Potatoes and Onion:

3 red potatoes thinly sliced (about 1/4" thick)

1 small yellow onion sliced (1/4" as well)

1 tbsp of olive oil

Pinch of salt, pepper, and rosemary

1) Preheat oven to 350 F

2) Toss the potatoes in the olive oil and spice mixture until well coated.

3) Toss the onions in the mixture separately

4) Roast the potatoes for 15 minutes on both sides

5) Throw the onions in for the last 15 minutes

Garlic Corn and Spinach:

Adapted from a Rachel Ray recipe; but I substitute the cream for milk and use either canned/frozen veggies.

2 tbsp of butter

1 can of corn (or fresh corn)

2 cloves of garlic, minced

Pinch of salt, pepper, and a very small pinch of nutmeg

1/4 c of milk (or cream)

1 package of spinach (frozen or fresh)

1) In a medium heat pan, melt the 2 tbsp of butter

2) Add the drained can of corn and cook for about 5 minutes

3) Add the garlic and other spices and cook for about 3 minutes

4) Add the milk and cook on low-medium heat for about 10 minutes (until most of the liquid has evaporated away)

5) Add your spinach and cook for the last few minutes. (note: if using frozen spinach, try to thaw it first and remove as much liquid as you can)

Once your sides are done, you can go out and grill your steaks! (Beware of Alaskan Malamute...she may try to take 'em off the grill!)

Grill your steaks on low-medium heat for about 3-5 min each on each side. (Depends how your like your steaks)