Giddy-Up Steak with Onion-Date Compote (Aarti Sequeira) Recipe

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Giddy-Up Steak with Onion-Date Compote (Aarti Sequeira)
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  1. For the rub: In a small bowl, stir together the rub ingredients, making sure to smooth out any brown sugar nuggets. Then, pour half the mixture over 1 side of the flank steak and massage into the meat. Turn the steak over and pour the other half over the meat and massage in. Set aside on the counter up to 2 hours to marinate. You could also marinate the meat overnight in the fridge.
  2. For the compote: Heat the olive oil in a very large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering (not smoking), add the onions, a pinch of salt, and stir to coat with oil. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn a deep caramel color, about 45 minutes.
  3. Warm your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
  4. When the onions are caramelized, add the dates, vinegar, and water. Stir and cook, covered, for another 15 minutes.
  5. Fold a paper towel in 4, pour a little vegetable or canola oil onto it, and wipe down your grill pan.
  6. Once the grill pan is nice and hot (oil lightly smoking), throw your rubbed-down meat on. It should sizzle upon contact - if it doesn't, your pan wasn't hot enough. This is how you ensure a nice crust on the steak! After 5 minutes on 1 side, flip the steak over, and cook another 4 to 5. Check the temperature; I like my flank steak done medium-rare, so I pull it off as soon as the thermometer register 125 degrees F. Pull onto a chopping board, and tent with foil; allow your meat to rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Slice the steak thinly against the grain on the bias; if you don't, your precious steak won't be incredibly tender and deeply unsatisfying! Serve with a dollop of onion compote on top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 397.36 Kcal (1664 kJ)
Calories from fat 145.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.15g 25%
Cholesterol 77.1mg 26%
Sodium 336.33mg 14%
Potassium 800.26mg 17%
Total Carbs 36.74g 12%
Sugars 26.42g 106%
Dietary Fiber 5.09g 20%
Protein 25.96g 52%
Vitamin C 11.3mg 19%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 90.3mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.13 Kcal (482 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.68g 25%
Cholesterol 22.34mg 26%
Sodium 97.45mg 14%
Potassium 231.86mg 17%
Total Carbs 10.65g 12%
Sugars 7.65g 106%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 20%
Protein 7.52g 52%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 19%
Iron 0.8mg 15%
Calcium 26.2mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.5
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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