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Beef Sirloin Steak 3-Day Ligurian Feast

3-day slide meal plan · Protein: beef sirloin steak

Days: 3
Protein: beef sirloin steak
Budget:

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Difficulty:

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Explore Ligurian flavors with this 3-day beef sirloin steak journey, featuring basil, pine nuts, and olive oil.

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Day 1: Grilled Beef Sirloin with Pesto Spaghetti

Ingredients

Main

  • 2 lbs beef sirloin steak

  • 1/2 cup basil leaves

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 lb spaghetti

  • salt

  • black pepper

Directions

  1. Blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, 1/4 cup olive oil, and parmesan to make pesto.

  2. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Toss with pesto.

  3. Season steak with salt and pepper. Grill until medium-rare, about 4 minutes per side.

  4. Serve steak with pesto spaghetti. Reserve 1/2 lb steak for next day.

Cook’s Notes:

Reserve half of the steak before serving.

Day 2: Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients

Main

  • 1/2 lb reserved beef sirloin steak

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 zucchini, sliced

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 1/2 cup frozen peas

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • salt

  • black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.

  2. Add bell pepper, zucchini, onion, and peas. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender.

  3. Add reserved steak, stir-fry until heated through.

  4. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve 1 cup for next day.

Cook’s Notes:

Reserve 1 cup of the stir-fry before serving.

Day 3: Bean and Beef Minestrone

Ingredients

Main

  • 1 cup reserved beef and vegetable stir-fry

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 can cannellini beans, drained

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/2 cup basil leaves

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

  • 4 cups water

  • salt

  • black pepper

Directions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft.

  2. Add reserved stir-fry, beans, tomatoes, basil, vinegars, and water.

  3. Simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Serve hot.

Cook’s Notes:

This hearty soup is perfect for using up the last of the steak and vegetables.

Combined Shopping List

Quantities shown are totals for the whole plan.

  • beef sirloin steak — 3 lbs

  • basil leaves — 1 bunch

  • pine nuts — 1 cup

  • olive oil — 1 cup

  • garlic — 6 cloves

  • parmesan cheese — 1 cup

  • spaghetti — 1 lb

  • cherry tomatoes — 1 pint

  • red bell pepper — 2

  • zucchini — 2

  • onion — 2

  • canned cannellini beans — 1 can

  • frozen peas — 1 lb

  • red wine vinegar — 1/4 cup

  • balsamic vinegar — 1/4 cup

  • salt — to taste

  • black pepper — to taste

Final Notes

Enjoy a taste of Liguria with these simple, delicious meals that flow seamlessly from one day to the next.

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