Somali Thin Steak With Pasta | Bisteeki Iyo Baasto

thin steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often more affordable.

pasta

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs, while rice is a budget-friendly staple.

Marinate thin steak with garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and salt for at least 30 minutes.

Boil water in a large pot and add pasta; cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta and set aside, reserving some pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated steak to the skillet and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked to preference.

Remove steak from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.

In the same skillet, add butter and diced onion; sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Add chopped green pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5 minutes.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the sauce.

If needed, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.

Season with black pepper, chili flakes, and fresh coriander; mix well.

Serve sliced steak on top of the pasta, garnished with parsley.

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