5 Simple One Pan Recipes

Quick, mess free simple meals give me life. When I walk in the door from work, the very last thing I want to do is dirty a bunch of dishes, pots and pans to make dinner. I want to play with Bink, talk to my husband, write up a couple posts, perhaps enjoy a glass of wine and maybe do a workout video.

So, when I came across PureWow and this outstanding recipe series I was thrilled. 

STEAK WITH BEETS AND CRISPY KALE

1. Bring four 8- to 10-ounce beef tenderloin steaks to room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes. 
2. While the steaks rest, prepare the vegetables: Roughly tear 1 bunch kale into bite-sized pieces. Trim and peel 1 bunch beets. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline, slice the beets into very thin slices. 
3. In a large bowl, toss the kale and beets with 3 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. 
4. Arrange the beets and kale on a greased baking sheet. Brush the steaks on each side with ½ teaspoon olive oil. Season each side with salt, pepper and ¼teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning. Arrange the steaks directly on the baking sheet (not on top of any vegetables). 
5. Position the top oven rack in the middle of the oven and then preheat the broiler on low. Place the baking sheet in the oven and broil for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Remove the sheet from the oven, flip each steak over and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more (the steaks will be medium rare, the beets will be tender and the kale will be crisp). 
7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the steaks to rest 5 minutes before serving. To serve, Divide the steaks and vegetables evenly among four plates.

Absolutely delish. These five featured will become staples in my evening dinner routine. 

PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL for PureWOW