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Dinner for Dad

The concept of this meal is that it is so easy and safe (no knife work) that a child could prepare it as a Father’s Day treat. Of course, the recipe is easily doubled or tripled. What may surprise you is how delicious it is! Feel free to use your favorite steak sauce, teriyaki sauce, barbecue sauce, or Worcestershire sauce. If your dad doesn’t like steak, feel free to substitute any other protein (chicken, fish, pork, etc.). The steak should turn out well done on the edges and medium rare in the center. For more fully cooked meat, bake for at least 30 minutes.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 2

Ingredients

Canola oil spray
10 to 12 ounces frozen hash browns (not the patties)
Sea salt
2 cups frozen pearl onions
1/2 to 3/4 pound boneless steak or tenderloin, well trimmed
2 tablespoons steak sauce (A-1 or other brand)
5 to 10 mushrooms, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 cups whole baby carrots
2 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans
2 fresh rosemary sprigs

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 450°F.

    Step 2

    Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with canola oil.

    Step 3

    Shake the hash browns into the pot to distribute evenly and season lightly with salt. Scatter the onions over the potatoes; then add the steak. Spread steak sauce on the meat and scatter in the mushrooms.

    Step 4

    Distribute the carrots in a layer and then fill the pot with green beans. Tuck the rosemary sprigs into crevices.

    Step 5

    Cover and bake for about 30 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 6

    Calories: 500

    Step 7

    Protein: 37g

    Step 8

    Carbohydrates: 42g

    Step 9

    Fat: 19g

    Step 10

    Cholesterol: 102mg

    Step 11

    Sodium: 365mg

    Step 12

    Fiber: 11g

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