Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Ingredients
    •    1 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
    •    2 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
    •    1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    •    1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
    •    2 sprigs thyme
    •    1 teaspoon salt
    •    Freshly ground pepper to taste
    •    1 teaspoons lemon juice (optional)

Instructions
    1.    Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
    2.    Wash and cut brussels sprouts in half if they are very small, otherwise cut into quarters.
    3.    Cook the sprouts until barely tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
    4.    Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, until brown but not crisp, 3 to 6 minutes.
    5.    Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel.
    6.    Pour out all but about 1 tablespoon bacon fat from the pan.
    7.    Add oil to the pan and heat over medium heat.
    8.    Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft but not browned, reducing the heat if necessary, about 4 minutes.
    9.    Stir in thyme sprigs, salt and pepper.
    10.    Increase heat to medium-high, add the Brussels sprouts, and cook, tossing or stirring occasionally, until tender and warmed through, about 3 minutes.
    11.    Add the bacon, thyme leaves and lemon juice, if using, and toss.

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Cowboy Steaks and Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Prep time : 5 mins.
Cooking time : 15 mins.

Serves: 2

 

Ingredients

• 2 Fillet Steaks
• 2 tsp coffee grounds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried onion powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

1. First, preheat a 10” cast iron skillet over high heat.
2. Once the pan is hot enough that you can only hold your hand a few inches from the surface for a few seconds, turn the heat down to the medium.
3. Meanwhile, combine the coffee grounds, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powders.
4. Rub this mixture very generously on the steaks, including the sides.
5. Once the pan is hot and the heat has been turned down to medium, add the vegetable oil to the pan.
6. Carefully tilt the pan to coat it evenly.
7. Add the steaks and do not move them for at least 5 minutes.
8. Have a meat thermometer handy.
9. After 5 minutes, flip the steaks. Depending on how you like your steaks, cook them another 4-9 minutes. I used a meat thermometer to ensure 140-degrees for medium.
10. When the steaks are 5-degrees below your ideal range, remove them from the pan and wrap in foil. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Prep time : 5 mins
Cooking time : 16 mins.
Serves 2

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, cleaned, trimmed and sliced in half
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons steak seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400-degrees.
2. On a half-sheet pan, add the Brussels sprouts, steak seasoning and olive oil. Toss everything with your hands to coat.
3. Roast the sprouts for 13-16 minutes, checking towards the end of the cooking time.
4. Serve immediately.

Recipe from Dessert for Two

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