Three-Ingredient Minute Steak with Pesto
It's been said that some of the best cooked meats are seasoned with just salt and pepper. At first, I was skeptical. What about fresh garlic? Not even any onions?…
- Total time
- 30 Min
- Ingredients
- 9
- Steps
- 2
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By Adina Yaakov · Updated November 2019

It's been said that some of the best cooked meats are seasoned with just salt and pepper. At first, I was skeptical. What about fresh garlic? Not even any onions? After testing the theory out on minute steak, I was sold. Apparently, so were my husband and kids, who’ve been asking me to make it non-stop ever since – and I’ve been happy to oblige. With less than five minutes prep-time, you won't find me complaining! I’ve paired the minute steak with a flavor-rich pesto, which perfectly compliments this simple, yet out-of-this-world minute steak.
Method
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Minute Steak
Pesto
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