STEAK WITH SKILLET TOMATOES AND SPICY GREEN BEANS

I found this recipe in the "Real Simple" website. As my family likes steak (except me), I was happy to to have it for the next "steak day".

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 30m| Total Time: 30m

Ingredients

• kosher salt and black pepper
• 3  tablespoons  plus 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 2  strip steaks (1 inch thick; about 1 1/2 pounds total)
• 2  pints  grape tomatoes
• 1/4  cup  fresh oregano leaves
• 1  pound  green beans, trimmed
• 2  cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 to 1/2  teaspoon  crushed red pepper

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steaks with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and cook to the desired doneness, 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
2. Wipe out the skillet and heat 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes and ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until beginning to soften, 4 to 6 minutes. Mix in the oregano.
3. Meanwhile, cook the green beans in the boiling water until tender, 3 to 4 minutes; drain. Wipe out the pot and heat the garlic in the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the green beans, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the red pepper and serve with the steak and tomatoes.

By Dawn Perry ,  July, 2011