5 Spice Steak and Spinach

Alright, so another recipe to give kudos to. I bought a cookbook back when we lived in Alexandria, VA. Its title "Just 5 Things" caught my attention simply because I immediately thought "5 ingredients? These have to be cheap recipes! SCORE!" Well they're not cheap, but they don't exactly break the bank either. You have fewer ingredients, but better quality ingredients give you a great flavor. When my husband and I went up to visit our friends in Georgia for New Years, they took us to a hibachi grill. Ever since I have been wanting to try to make some Asian food. So, tonight that's what I did.

Behold, the 5 Spice Steak and Spinach.....

INGREDIENTS

3 T Asian Sesame oil (I didn't measure, I just coated the pan. This oil smells so good!)

2 thick filet steaks

2 T five-spice powder (this is a real thing, you can find it on the Ethnic foods aisle in the grocery store)

6 oz. baby spinach leaves

1/4 c. soy sauce

DIRECTIONS

I dry rubbed my steaks with the powder, and I know I used more than the recipe called for. So, if you want to sprinkle the powder on the steaks, go for it, or rub it on like I did. You choose. :) Next fill a medium sauce pan with water and start to bring it to a boil. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan on medium - medium/high heat. Once the oil is hot place your steak in the oil and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side. Once you've done that, take the skillet off the burner and cover. Let it sit for about 5 minutes (Or longer if you want your steak well done). If your water has been boiling for a while, it's OK. Once you've taken the pot off the burner, your water should be boiling at this point. Dump all the spinach into the boiling water and then strain it once it's wilted (about 30 seconds). After you've strained your spinach, place it back in your pot and add the soy sauce. Mix well and serve with your steak.

Enjoy!