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Grilled Curry Steak with Spicy Lentils

October 20, 2011 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

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There are a few things that my husband and I do not agree on:

Who is the better poet: Walt Whitman or Dr. Seuss?

Was Lincoln really the best president EVER?

Should steak be served with some pink or burnt to a crisp?

I cannot tell you how many times we have been about to sit down to a dinner of nice juicy, tender steak, when my husband declares that the steaks are not done, snatches them away, throws them back on the grill and puts the char in charbroil. I never serve steak when we have company, not because I am cheap, but because I don’t want to subject my guests to the frustration.

Where did my husband’s tendency to cook steak until it resembles leather come from? His mom is a bacteriologist. Enough said. Oh, I just remembered another thing we can’t agree on: The five second rule. You can probably guess which sides we take on that issue.

So it is with great pleasure that I share a picture of steak that came off my husband’s grill that not only looks edible, but was actually tender and delicious:

Curry Steaks with Spicy Lentils Recipe

When I cut into the steaks and my husband saw pink, he wanted to put them back on the grill. But I was rather insistent and holding a sharp knife, so he let me keep my steaks.

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Curry Steak with Spicy Lentils

Course Main
Prep Time 2 hours hours
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Servings 6
Author Alea

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs. steak I used sirloin steaks
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon honey

Instructions

  • Combine lime juice, zest, oil, water, curry powder, and honey in a small bowl.
  • Place steaks in a container with a lid or a seal-able bag. Add half of the marinade. Reserve the rest of the marinade for basting the steaks while grilling. Let the steaks marinade for at least 2 hours.
  • Grill the steaks for 10 - 15 minutes on each side, basting with reserved marinade, depending on the thickness and how well done you like your steaks.

Notes

I also served a garden salad with this dinner, just in case my husband wrestled the steaks away from me and the kids and I needed something to tide us over.

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I begin the spicy lentil recipe when my husband lights the barbecue.

Curry Steak with Spicy Lentils
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
20 mins
Total time
25 mins
 
Author: Alea
Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dry lentils
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ cup diced onion
  • ¼ cup diced bell pepper
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1½ - 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon marjoram
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • pinch salt
Directions
  1. In a medium pot, add water and lentils. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Drain.
  2. While the lentils are cooking, Saute the vegetables, except tomatoes in the oil.
  3. Add the sauteed vegetables to the lentils. Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar and spices. Cook over a medium flame until tomatoes are heated through.
  4. I thinly sliced the steak and served it over the lentils, but the lentils can be used as a side dish instead.
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I also served a garden salad with this dinner, just in case my husband wrestled the steaks away from me and the kids and I needed something to tide us over.

Seriously, who over the age of 10, besides my husband, thinks Dr. Seuss is a better poet than Walt Whitman?

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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

Comments

  1. Vikki says

    July 11, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    just saw your last comment about Seuss, I think you should give another read to some of his books. Yes they are for children, but there is importance to his work, I think you have missed. It’s charming, easy to relate too and carries a wonderful message. But of course we all have our own opinions, but I am a big Seuss fan. I was a pre-school teacher for 20+ years so I read them much more often than most folks too….lol

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  2. Vikki says

    July 11, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    Ok first off, Seuss of course, second for steak to be truly enjoyed it has to have some pink, now I like mine with a nice bright pink, but not red. And 3rd it looks delicious! I’ve never had curry or anything with curry powder, but I just might have to give this a try. It sounds wonderful

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  3. Beth @ Aunt B's Kitchen says

    July 11, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    Chuckling now. My mom used to cook steak until it was black on the outside and leather on the inside. We used to joke that she knew it was done when the smoke detector went off! This recipe looks delicious though.

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  4. Melynda@Moms Sunday Cafe says

    October 31, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    I like a bit of pink in my flank steak and your right, this one looks delicious! The lentils really caught my eye, as I am trying to serve them more often. Curry is not a favorite flavor, but I am thinking this might be a great way to “introduce” curry to the loved ones! thanks for sharing with the Hearth and Soul hop.

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  5. Simple Miss P says

    October 31, 2011 at 9:59 am

    That looks delicious, and I am on your side. I like my steak to be almost raw/rare in the middle but sealed beautifully on the outside. The spicy lentils sound lovely and I will be trying them soon.

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  6. Miriam says

    October 25, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    Great lentils!! Love that sauce :), Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  7. Kitchen Belleicious says

    October 21, 2011 at 6:56 am

    i love the idea of pairing steak with lentils and curry. how incredible that must have tasted. You two sound like me and my husband. he likes his barely cooked and i like mine like your husband does- burnt to a crisp so to speak! LOL!

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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