Chef Robert Irvine's Healthy Steak Recipes 3 Ways

Chef Robert Irvine's new series shows you how to add variety to your favorite meals by cooking them three ways. When chicken gets old, try out one of these three steak recipes!

Of the meats that make their way onto our plate, steak is the best in protein. But, since it's harder for the body to break down, it's not often a staple, like chicken or turkey. Make the most of your biweekly steak nights by trading in boring and plain for one of these Irvine-approved recipes.

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| Mustard Flank Steak |

While an inexpensive and typically tough cut of meat, flank steak has great flavor and is very versatile. With the help of a tasty marinade, it can be tenderized. This first marinade uses mustard as an emulsifier that thickens and flavors at the same time. Combined with the salty-sweet tang of balsamic, this marinade will have you recreating this recipe till the cows come home.

Ingredients
- Flank steak, 8 oz.
- Balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup
- Olive oil, 1/4 cup
- Mustard, 2 tbsp
- Pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Basil, to garnish

Directions
1. Make a simple marinade using the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and mustard. Use whichever type of mustard you prefer (Dijon used here). Whisk together.
2. Place steak directly in the marinade. Cover in plastic wrap.
3. Leave in the refrigerator for a few hours.
4. Sauté or grill the steak for about 4 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees F. When finished, slice at an angle to cut through the toughness of the muscle.
5. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts
- Serving size: 1 steak
- Recipe yields: 4 servings
- Calories: 495
- Fat: 32 g
- Carbs: 6 g
- Protein: 48 g

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| Flank Steak with Jicama Salsa |

The tuber jicama is a great base for a steak-paired salsa. Its crisp texture and fresh taste make it the perfect base for the tomato and tomatillo blend. Whip the salsa up the night before to give the flavors time to meld.

Ingredients

Marinade
- Flank steak, 8 oz.
- Jalapeno, chopped, 1 tbsp
- Lemon juice, 1 tbsp
- Garlic, minced, 1 tbsp
- Olive oil, 1 tbsp

Jicama Salsa
- Tomatillos, diced, 1/4 cup
- Jicama, diced, 1/4 cup
- Tomatoes, 1/4 cup
- Lemon juice, 1/8 cup
- Olive oil, 1/4 cup
- Cilantro, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste

Directions
1. For the salsa, combine chopped tomatillos, tomatoes, jicama, oil, cilantro, and lemon juice. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
2. Cover in plastic wrap, and place the salsa in the fridge.
3. For the marinade, combine a chopped jalapeno, garlic, oil, and lemon juice. Blend.
4. Allow flank steak to marinate overnight.
5. Grill or sauté for about 4 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees F.
6. Cut steak at an angle.
Pro tip: If you find your cutting board sliding as you slice, place a wet paper towel underneath it to eliminate shifting.

Nutrition Facts

Steak with Marinade
- Serving size: 1 steak
- Recipe yields: 4 servings
- Calories: 433
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbs: 10 g
- Protein: 49 g

Jicama Salsa
- Serving size: 1/4 recipe
- Recipe yields: 4 servings
- Calories: 129
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbs: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g

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| Cumin and Coriander Flank Steak |

This dry rub is easy to whip up and can be made stronger by sitting overnight. Pair with a fresh black bean salsa for color, texture, and a little extra protein.

Ingredients

Marinade:
- Flank steak, 8 oz.
- Cumin, 2 tbsp
- Coriander, 2 tbsp

Black Bean Salsa
- Red onion, diced, 1/4 cup
- Roasted red pepper, diced, 1/4 cup
- Black beans, 1 cup
- Vinegar, 2 tbsp
- Cilantro, 1/8 cup
- Olive oil, 2 tbsp
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste

Directions
1. Mix cumin and coriander, making sure to meld.
2. Rub into flank steak. Grill or sauté for about 4 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees F.
3. While the steak cooks, combine red onion, roasted red pepper, cilantro, black beans, vinegar, and olive oil. Mix, and garnish with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Steak with Marinade:
- Serving size: 1 steak
- Recipe yields: 4 servings
- Calories: 367
- Fat: 19 g
- Carbs: 1 g
- Protein: 49 g

Black Bean Salsa:
- Serving size: 1/4 recipe
- Recipe yields: 4 servings
- Calories: 116
- Fat: 7 g
- Carbs: 10 g
- Protein: 3 g

[cuculis]

Nice to see an actual professional chef of his caliber teaching healthy food. Thanks Chef Irvine.

[dustinlindsey]

Chef Irvine is awesome; he always has great recipes and presents in an easy-to-understand unpretentious way--can't wait to try some of these out.

[johnniz]

Tried the middle receipe, but with succotash instead of the salad. OMG, 10/10. That marinade was everything!

[davusmaximus]

Outstanding use of flank steak! I cook one almost every weekend to use in meal prep, with a balsamic marinade. (And often do the black bean salads too) Love the new marinade ideas, thanks!

[Simplyic]

I love, love this kind of videos.Keep it up chef Robert! ! . Thank you.

[jjrap]

Love these. Robert has always been the best of the Food Network!

[fdllicks]

robert irvine, The As always. I can only dream, of being a part, of your awesomeness

[kathleensullivan]

Great recipes! My family will love these.

[jhovadroc]

Love is cooking videos, his accent and physique makes me more dedicated to my training. Thank you so much for these videos

[GRIIMMJAQUES]

Am i the only one who wants Ramsey and Irvine to appear in a video together and talk mad shit to each other? lol

[rodmartinez]

If you're looking to hire a guy to eat the food after the chef is done making it I'm your guy

[abdull-rahmangalaa]

Love ur recipies, simple healthy and takes economy in account, waiting for more

[Catlovers]

Loving your videos. Food looks amazing, like the info on how it helps the body, you make cooking look very enjoyable. Good job

[saulgoodwin]

as long as you have an english accent im listening to your cooking tips

[ramonsanchez]

I tested the whey protein bars and taste very good and much better than the ones I used to buy in the grocery store .the taste and soft is very good I will keep buy it.😋

[riverwalkhomebuyers]

eating is one of the most important parts of bodybuilding. these are great videos. bring him back for some fish specials

[kaiawang]

I guess I love to see Chef Robert cooking more than his restaurant show!

[freshfoodhome]

Hello Chef Irvine
I'm from India 🇮🇳 I really love ur cooking techniques Chef I want to learnt more recipes from U
Can u share ur recipes to ur fans thank you so much 🤗

[mattnobrega]

all of it looks great. if I get steak I'm getting that.

[bettsy]

Is that the “50 ways to leave your lover” drum beat in the background😂