Best Steak Tips with Wilted Spinach, Gorgonzola & Apple Salad One-Pot Recipe
This flavorful one-pot recipe brings together tender steak tips, wilted spinach, and a tangy apple salad with Gorgonzola and pecans. This dish is perfect for an easy yet sophisticated meal for two.
Equipment
- 10-inch skillet
Ingredients
For the Steak Tips:
- 1 pound sirloin steak tips trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- ¼ teaspoon plus ⅛ teaspoon table salt divided
- ⅛ teaspoon plus pinch pepper divided
- 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
For the Salad & Dressing:
- 3 ounces 3 cups baby spinach
- ½ red apple cored and sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 1 shallot sliced thin
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon minced fresh thyme or ⅛ teaspoon dried
- 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 ounce Gorgonzola cheese crumbled (¼ cup)
Instructions
Cook the Steak:
- Pat steak tips dry with paper towels and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper.
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
- Add steak tips and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and the internal temperature reaches 120-125°F for medium-rare (6 to 10 minutes).
- Transfer steak tips to a serving platter and let rest while preparing the salad.
Prepare the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine spinach and sliced apple.
- Add pecans, shallot, garlic, thyme, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt, and remaining pinch of pepper to the now-empty skillet.
- Cook over medium heat until pecans are toasted and shallot softens, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar and any accumulated meat juices.
Assemble and Serve:
- Immediately pour the warm dressing over the spinach and toss gently to wilt.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with crumbled Gorgonzola.
- Serve alongside the rested steak tips.
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