Steak with Parmesan Spinach

Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: Food Network Magazine, October 2010
Category: Beef

Ingredients
1 1⁄2 pound Flank Steak
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 1⁄2 tablespoon Butter
1⁄2 whole Onion (finely chopped)
1 1⁄2 tablespoon Flour
1 1⁄2 cup Milk
20 ounces Frozen Spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
3⁄4 cups Parmesan Cheese
1⁄2 teaspoon Lemon Zest
1⁄4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1 1⁄2 teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

Directions
  1. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Pat the steak dry and brush lightly with olive oil. Season with with salt and pepper. Cook, turning once, 10 to 13 minutes total for medium rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board to rest, about 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Remove from the heat and gradually whisk in the milk. Return to medium heat and simmer, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the spinach, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 cup parmesan, lemon zest, and nutmeg and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the spinach is tender, about 10 minutes. Thin with water, if needed. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup parmesan and sprinkle salt to taste.
  4. Thinly slice the steak and serve with the spinach.