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    Home » Beef Recipes

    Pepper Crusted Sirloin with Warm Farro Spinach Salad

    Published: Oct 19, 2015 Last updated: May 12, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A copycat of one of Applebee's healthier meals for Pepper Crusted Sirloin with Warm Farro Salad. Sirloin steak is grilled to perfection, sliced, and served on a warm bed of farro, spinach, and tomato salad.
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    Pepper Crusted Sirloin with Warm Farro Spinach Salad - steaks that have a hot sear and finished in the oven paired with a warm salad bed of farro that has been simmered in beef broth, and tossed with spinach, and pan roasted grape tomatoes. A quick, easy and nutritious weeknight meal for your table!

    Pepper Crusted Sirloin with Warm Farro Spinach Salad

    While there are fair share of indulgent dishes here on my blog, there also are just as many healthier recipes. Eating healthier in our home is always my goal to achieve so when I can make a recipe that is not only delicious, but is quick and easy to put on my dinner table, then I'm a real happy camper!

    Pepper Crusted Sirloin with Warm Farro Spinach Salad

    So, after enjoying Applebee's Pepper Crusted Sirloin with Warm Spinach Farro Salad, I knew I had to try making it at home. I like to rotate meals during the week to include different proteins and change my table up and lean beef is one of our favorite proteins to choose from. And, the nutrition provided by the beef is just another reason to make it part of our weekly meal plan!

    Pepper Crusted Sirloin with Warm Farro Spinach Salad

    I recently accepted a new job that takes me home a little later in the evenings now and this makes it even more important to me to have recipes I can go to as quick, easy, and nutritious.

    There is nothing more comforting than knowing when I get home, in less than 30 minutes I can have dinner on the table and have minimal clean up after!

    Pepper Crusted Sirloin with Warm Farro Spinach Salad

    One of my favorite new whole grains I have found that helps make quick weeknight meals a goal I can achieve is 10-minute farro. I love the slightly chewy grain with its nutty flavor and creating a warm salad with it to pair with the steak was going to be a match made in heaven!

    Simmering the farro in beef broth with some Italian seasoning while the steaks and tomatoes are roasting in the oven makes it so easy and I even had time to do some clean up in the kitchen while dinner was cooking!

    Pepper Crusted Sirloin with Warm Farro Spinach Salad

    The beef I chose for this recipe is a sirloin strip steak that was cut about 1 inch thick and was the perfect choice for tenderness and flavor! The entire meal itself adds up to only 370 calories which makes it not only a perfect dinner, but a great lunch too should you have leftovers!

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    A black plate with a bed of farro tossed with spinach and cherry tomatoes and topped with slices of pepper crusted sirloin.

    Pepper Crusted Sirloin with Farro Spinach Salad

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    A copycat of one of Applebee's healthier meals for Pepper Crusted Sirloin with Warm Farro Salad. Sirloin steak is grilled to perfection, sliced, and served on a warm bed of farro, spinach, and tomato salad.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 398 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cast Iron Skillet
    • Large saucepan
    • Baking Sheet
    • Tongs

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    Ingredients
      

    • 16 ounces sirloin steaks 1 inch thick, patted dry (2 steaks)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1½ tablespoons coarsely ground black peppercorns
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 cup 10-minute farro
    • 2 cups beef broth
    • 4 cups baby spinach
    • 2 cups grape tomatoes , sliced in half

    Instructions
     

    For the steaks

    • Heat the oven to 500°F. Sprinkle the steaks with salt on both sides, and then press the ground peppercorns into the steaks on both sides.
    • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add just enough olive oil to make a light film. When the oil is very hot, add the steaks, cooking until nicely browned on one side for about 3 minutes.
    • Flip the meat over and put the skillet in the oven. Roast for 5 minutes. Transfer the steaks to a warm plate and tent with foil and let set for 10 minutes prior to slicing.

    For the farro salad

    • While steaks are roasting, add sliced grape tomatoes to a small baking pan coated with cooking spray and roast tomatoes in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to add to salad prior to serving.
    • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring beef broth and farro to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add spinach and cover dish for 5 minutes to let spinach wilt into farro. Remove lid and toss tomatoes into spinach farro mixture.
    • Place salad on serving platter and top with thinly sliced steak strips.

    Notes

     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 33gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 1125mgPotassium: 987mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3465IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword Pepper Crusted Sirloin, warm spinach farro salad
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    Comments

    1. Maris (In Good Taste)

      October 25, 2015 at 8:40 pm

      I would love to have this for dinner tonight!

      Reply
    2. Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

      October 23, 2015 at 7:19 pm

      Such a wonderful weeknight meal! I am always looking for new ways to use farro!

      Reply
    3. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama

      October 22, 2015 at 10:29 am

      This sounds delicious! And I love the addition of farro! 🙂

      Reply
    4. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads

      October 21, 2015 at 10:06 pm

      Pretty sure I'd absolutely love this steak! Such an awesome spinach salad too 🙂

      Reply
    5. Erica (@Erica's Recipes)

      October 21, 2015 at 9:11 pm

      Yum! Lovely presentation, and I do love me a sirloin steak. I have not tried farro yet, I need to add that to my to-do list. Love this Shelby!

      Reply
    6. Christie

      October 21, 2015 at 6:25 am

      Your steak looks fabulous!! I love a quick steak recipe on busy weeknights.

      Reply
    7. Sandra - The Foodie Affair

      October 20, 2015 at 10:27 am

      This is a great looking cut of beef! Pairs perfectly with the Farro Spinach Salad!

      Reply
    8. Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

      October 20, 2015 at 9:00 am

      I could eat steak all day every day, it's definitely my protein of choice. Haha! That warm farro salad sounds amazing! I'd love to try that.

      Reply
    9. Rachael

      October 19, 2015 at 10:34 pm

      So do you love the new job? I too love anything that can be under 30 minutes. And minimal clean up is huge! Looks great

      Reply
      • Shelby

        October 20, 2015 at 7:18 pm

        I do love the new job! It is far more interesting (Matrimonial Law) and never boring. lol 🙂

        Reply
    10. Christie

      October 19, 2015 at 9:24 pm

      I haven't seen 10 minute farro. I'll have to look for it. I love that you paired it with a sirloin.

      Reply
    11. Cynthia @ Whole Food | Real Families

      October 19, 2015 at 10:12 am

      Why have I not tried farro?? I have wanted to try it for ages and I love the idea of it with beef!

      Reply
    12. Renee

      October 19, 2015 at 8:38 am

      10 minute farro? I must find it. I absolutely love farro and steak with it too. Great recipe!

      Reply

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