Meal Kit

Brazilian Flat Iron Steak

with tomato rice and marinated zucchini

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 6 days

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Brazilian cowboys, or "Gauchos", are well known for their insatiable appetite for beef. And really, can you blame them when their steaks are typically bathed with a tangy marinade/sauce of garlic, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, and olive oil? Of course not.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 2 Roma Tomatoes
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 1 Zucchini
  • ½ cup Parboiled White Rice
  • 2 tsp. 1 tsp. Vegetable Base Packet
  • ⅓ fl. oz. Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • ½ tsp. 1/4 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes Packets
  • 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
  • 2 Flat Iron Steaks

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    820
  • Carbohydrates
    111g
  • Net Carbs
    108g
  • Fat
    20g
  • Protein
    44g
  • Sodium
    330mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Small Pot
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Mince garlic. Cut tomato into 1/4" dice. Peel and halve onion. Cut halves into 1/4” dice. Trim zucchini ends and cut on an angle into 1/4" slices. Rinse steaks, pat dry, and season both sides with a large pinch of salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Rice

    Place a small pot over medium heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil, onions, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir, cover, and cook 3 minutes, or until onions are tender and translucent. Stir in rice, half the tomatoes, vegetable base packet, and 3/4 cup water. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 15-18 minutes. Rice should have some liquid left, making the texture creamy. Stir in remaining tomatoes, cover, set aside, and keep warm.

  3. 3

    Marinate Zucchini

    While rice is cooking, combine garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes (start with 1/4 tsp., taste, and add more if desired), red wine vinegar, and 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a medium mixing bowl. Pour half the marinade into a small bowl for steaks in later step. Add zucchini to remaining marinade and toss to coat completely.

  4. 4

    Sear and Cook the Steaks

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and steaks. Sear steaks, about 2-3 minutes per side, or until brown. Remove steaks from pan and place on baking sheet. Pour reserved marinade over steaks and bake 5-7 minutes, or until steaks reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees. Remove from oven and allow steaks to rest for 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Cook the Zucchini

    Place pan from previous step over medium-high heat (no need to wipe clean). Add zucchini with marinade to hot pan. Stir regularly and cook until zucchini is tender but still has a slight crunch, about 3-4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Place a mound of tomato rice on each plate. Place zucchini next to rice and place steak in front.

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