Meal Kit
Steak Romano and Garlic-Herb Pan Sauce
with tomato and Parmesan orzo
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 6 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

Chef
Rachel Post
A pasta that looks and feels like rice, orzo has both a great texture and flavor. This meal highlights it well, with fresh tomatoes and tart wine stirred in. And you'll get a steak on top of that wonderfulness? This meal is chock-full of the goodness you've come to expect from Home Chef.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Sirloin Steaks
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
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- 1 Shallot
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- 1 oz. White Cooking Wine
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- 6 Chive Sprigs
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories780
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Carbohydrates53g
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Net Carbs49g
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Fat39g
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Protein49g
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Sodium1320mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Large Pot
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using chicken breasts, follow same instructions as sirloin in Steps 2 and 4, cooking until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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1 Start the Orzo
Once water is boiling, add orzo and cook until al dente, 4-5 minutes.
Drain in a wire-mesh strainer and set aside. Reserve pot; no need to wipe clean.While orzo cooks, prepare ingredients. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve tomatoes.
Thinly slice chives.Peel and mince shallot.Pat steaks dry and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. -
3 Finish the Orzo
Return pot used to cook orzo to medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add shallot and a pinch of salt to hot pot and stir occasionally until tender, 1-3 minutes.
Stir in wine until combined, 30-60 seconds. Adding alcohol to a hot pot may cause some flames; use caution.Add tomatoes and stir occasionally until tomatoes release juices, 1-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in orzo and 1/4 tsp. salt until combined. Cover and set aside. -
4 Cook the Steaks
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add steaks to hot pan and cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Remove from burner and remove steaks to a plate. Rest, 3 minutes. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
5 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook steaks to medium-low heat.
Add demi-glace, 2 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, add garlic and herb butter. Stir constantly until melted and completely incorporated, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping steak with sauce and chives and garnishing orzo with cheese. Bon appétit!
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