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Grilled Steak with Braised Red Cabbage

A classic farm-to-table dinner of grilled steak over a simple and exquisite dish of cabbage braised with red wine and balsamic vinegar.

  • Serves4
  • Cooks in 40 mins
  • Prep time 15 mins
  • Omega 3
  • Protein

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    Iron is a mineral essential for building red blood cells, carrying oxygen to lungs & tissues, cellular energy metabolism, healthy brain & immune functions.

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    Spinach, kale, parsley, nettles, seaweed, algae, leafy greens, potato skin
    Red meat, poultry, liver, fish, shellfish - sardines, 
    Eggs, Mushrooms, 
    Tofu, Black Beans, Chickpeas, Lentils, Beans
    Quinoa, Teff, Oats, Buckwheat, Rice, Millet, Barley, Wheat
    Seeds pumpkin & squash, pistachios, hemp, flax, almonds, cashews, cacao, dark chocolate,
    Dried fruits apricots, raisins, molasses

Ingredients

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Steak

  • 16 oz | 454g steak - boneless
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp red wine | water | broth
  • 2 tbsp seeded mustard
  • fresh herbs - finely chopped

Braised Cabbage

  • 8 cups red cabbage - finely sliced
  • ½ cup red wine
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ - 1 tsp salt | dulse
  • ½ tsp allspice - gnd
  • ½ - 1 tsp chilli flakes - optional

Method

 

Grilled Steak with Braised Red Cabbage

 

Braised Red Cabbage

PREHEAT oven 400 F | 200 C
WASH cabbage, cut it in half and thinly slice about 8 generous cups.
PLACE sliced cabbage in a baking dish. 
ADD remaining ingredients and toss to mix well.
COVER and bake for 20 mins.
STIR and bake for another 20 – 30 mins until buttery tender.
REMOVE from oven. Stir well. Discard bay leaves. Cover and keep warm.

 

Grilled Steak

RUB steak with salt
HEAT your grill or a skillet until hot.
SEAR for 4 mins on one side.
TURN cook for another 3 – 4 mins for medium-rare. Time will depend on the thickness of the steak.
REST on a plate for 10 mins – invert another plate on top to cover = more eco-conscious than foil.
DEGLAZE your pan with wine | water + mustard stirring to get all the crispy pan pieces. Simmer for 1 min until a glaze forms. 

 

SERVE plate braised red cabbage. Top with sliced steak and mustard red wine jus. Garnish with herbs.

 


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Chef Hat Icon Chef tips + Ingredient Swaps + Ideas

SWAP STEAK for rib chops or boneless cuts of lamb, pork or chicken thighs or breast ~ cooking times will vary.

 

SWAP RED CABBAGE for white cabbage. Add grated beetroot, carrot or celeriac, chopped collards or kale.

 

SWAP RED WINE for white wine, broth or water.

 

HERBS use fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, parsley, chives—or dried mixed Italian or Herbs de Provence.

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