Fav Recipe: Maple Balsamic Skirt Steak & Butternut Squash Mash

Since we returned from Cabo, I’ve been purposeful about meal planning. That’s something I did periodically in the past, but never really stuck with it. This time, I bought a magnetic chalkboard and fun chalk markers. So, every Sunday afternoon, I sit down and write out our menu for two weeks. Then, it’s on display for all to see…

I also signed up for emeals, which for a small fee, provides recipes and grocery lists each week. I got their Paleo plan – since I try to cut carbs as much as possible – and got several new favorite recipes out of it including this one I simply had to share!

Maple Balsamic Skirt Steak… (steamed asparagus)… Butternut Squash Mash

Here’s the recipe for the steak and side (I assume everyone knows how to steam asparagus?! So I didn’t include that)… all credit to emeals for this one, but you can also feel free to thank me. It is DELISH! 

Maple Balsamic Skirt Steak

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup spicy brown mustard

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

2 lb skirt steak

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon pepper

Whisk together maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, mustard and rosemary. Place steak in a large zip-top freezer bag; add marinade, turning to coat. Cover or seal, and chill 8 hours, turning once after 4 hours. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade, discarding marinade. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill 6 minutes per side or to desired degree of doneness. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Mashed Butternut Squash

2 butternut squash, halved lengthwise

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup coconut milk, heated

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove seeds and place squash, cut sides up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes or until squash is very tender; let cool 10 minutes. Scoop out squash pulp; place in a large bowl. Add coconut milk; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in cilantro.

Enjoy!

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