Pan-Fried Steak with Bacon-Cranberry Noodle Medley

Ingredients

- 4 (6 oz) pork steaks
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 4 oz burrata cheese
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup croutons
- Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the egg noodles for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Pan-Fry the Bacon:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave the bacon fat in the skillet.

3. Cook the Vegetables:
- Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and broccoli to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in cabbage and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove vegetables and set aside.

4. Pan-Fry the Pork Steaks:
- Season pork steaks with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In the same skillet used for the vegetables, add the pork steaks. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

5. Combine Ingredients:
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Return cooked vegetables to the skillet.
- Stir in cooked rice, noodles, cranberries, and pineapple chunks. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the mixture is heated through.

6. Plate the Dish:
- Divide the noodle medley among plates. Top each serving with sliced pork steak.
- Add a portion of burrata cheese, chopped tomato, and croutons on top.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side if desired for a unique flavor contrast.

Total Time

PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Pan Fry, Pork Steak, Noodle Medley, Bacon, Cranberries, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipe, Flavorful, Family Meal, Weeknight Dinner

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,350 calories

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