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Spanish Steaks

February 8, 2015

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This is the recipe that had my husband’s work staff clamoring at his office door because of the aroma flooding the clinic at lunchtime.

It’s always rewarding when you can prepare a meal that smells amazing, tastes as good as it smells, and is visually appealing. Because you don’t always get all three, you know?  Sometimes a dish can smell great but be a letdown when you taste it, or it can taste absolutely amazing but look less than appetizing.  These Spanish Steaks have it all:  Flavor, Aroma, Looks.  And while they may not look terribly fancy, the bright and vibrant colors give these steaks a lovely visual, feel-good appeal.

And there’s something else special about this dish:  I got this recipe from my mom who’s been making it ever since I can remember.  I can still remember as a little girl coming home to the most wonderful aroma filling our home.  These Spanish Steaks have always been a family favorite.  My mom uses strictly green bell peppers, because it’s really the green peppers that contribute the most depth of flavor to this dish.  I’ve made just one alteration to brighten up the dish and make it look even prettier, and that is to include a variety of bell peppers for color.

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This dish is incredibly simply to make with absolutely phenomenal results.  I can virtually guarantee you’re going to love it!

But a word of warning:  These are so aromatic – be prepared to have your neighbors at your doorstep pleading for a dinner invite!

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Let’s get started!

 

spanish steaks recipe bell peppers lemon garlic sauce beef easy simple fast

Use any steaks you like.  Since they’re going to be baked slow and slow you can use tougher cuts.

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Lay them in a baking dish and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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Now we’re going to layer them with this beautiful, colorful array of fresh produce.

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Slice everything into rings and mince the garlic.

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And now the layering act begins!  Sprinkle the minced garlic over the steaks.

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Add the onion rings.

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Add the bell peppers.

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Add the lemons.

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Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl.

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Now it’s time to drizzle on sauce!

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Slather the sauce over everything.  Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in an oven preheated to 325 degrees for an hour (depending on the thickness of the steaks), then remove the foil, increase the temperature to 375 degrees and bake for another 30 minutes or so until the edges of some of the vegetables are just beginning to brown.

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If you leave the home while these are cooking and then walk back in, you won’t be able to keep from salivating from the wonderful aroma!

spanish steaks recipe bell peppers lemon garlic sauce beef easy simple fast

spanish steaks recipe bell peppers lemon garlic sauce beef easy simple fast

spanish steaks recipe bell peppers lemon garlic sauce beef easy simple fast

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Spanish Steaks
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
1 hour 30 mins
Total time
1 hour 45 mins
 
: Kimberly Killebrew, www.daringgourmet.com
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 6 (6-8 ounce) steaks
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced into ¼ inch thick rings
  • 1 of each: Large green, red, orange, and yellow bell pepper, washed, cored and sliced into ¼ inch thick rings
  • 1 large lemon, washed and sliced into ¼ inch thick rings
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1½ cups ketchup (paleo: use sugar free)
  • 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Place the steaks in a 9x13 inch casserole dish and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle the minced garlic over the steaks.
  3. Layer the sliced onions, peppers and lemons over the steaks.
  4. Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Slather the sauce over everything. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil.
  5. Bake for 1 hour then remove the foil, increase the temperature to 375 degrees and bake for another 30 minutes until the edges of some of the vegetables are just starting to brown. (Adjust baking time according to thickness of steaks and desired doneness).
  6. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.
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This post is sponsored by Zaycon Foods, a business I have supported for years.  As always all opinions are entirely my own. 

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60 Responses

  1. Cody D says

    November 29, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    Absolutely fantastic. Made a point to cook this every now and again and it is great for those hungry winter nights!
    Almost no complaints with the base recipe here – though adjustments, especially for the sauce could be implemented. I like mine with more black pepper and perhaps even dill!

    Delicious, cheers!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      November 29, 2020 at 6:56 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Cody, thank you!

      Reply
  2. David says

    March 11, 2019 at 4:10 am

    I followed the recipe and ended up with a pan full of water and boiled New York strips………..?????

    Reply
  3. Vicky Thomas says

    November 27, 2018 at 11:39 am

    Just made this – flavors were fantastic! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      November 27, 2018 at 11:41 am

      Awesome, Vicky, thanks so much!

      Reply
  4. faye polci says

    November 6, 2018 at 4:23 pm

    This was delishous!!! Its a keeper…

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      November 6, 2018 at 4:44 pm

      Thanks so much, Faye!

      Reply
  5. Jenn says

    August 26, 2018 at 3:56 am

    I am dying to try this recipe. I was wondering, I only have a London broil on hand, do you think that will work?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      August 26, 2018 at 7:58 am

      Hi Jenn, yes that will work – happy cooking!

      Reply
  6. Kim says

    June 26, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    I’ve been meaning to try to recipe for a while and just got around to it this past weekend – i made it with strip steaks that were on sale and a side of rice pilaf. So flavorful and you were right about the aroma. When the weather cools down here in Pittsburgh (NOT rushing it BTW) i may try this recipe in a dutch oven – take the lid off for the last half hour. Thank you!

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      June 26, 2018 at 2:04 pm

      I’m so glad, Kim, thank you! I love how simple yet incredibly flavorful this recipe is. I’m sure the Dutch oven method will work like a charm. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

      Reply
  7. Laura Malzahn says

    May 10, 2018 at 9:47 am

    This recipe is a keeper… Even my husband who says he hates ketchup went back for seconds. I had every thing I needed on hand, lol no need to pilfer an ingredient from my favorite restaurant.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      May 10, 2018 at 11:19 am

      Fantastic, Laura, I’m so glad you both enjoyed it, thank you!

      Reply
  8. Pat says

    October 19, 2017 at 6:42 am

    Hi looks very nice. Can I substitute the Worcestershire with other sauce.? I’m allergic to soy 🙄

    Thx
    Pat

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      October 19, 2017 at 9:29 am

      Hi Pat, yes, you can simply omit it.

      Reply
  9. Nancy says

    July 13, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    what kind of steak was used in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      July 13, 2017 at 7:01 pm

      Hi Nancy, the ones in the pictures are flat iron steaks (aka top blade steaks).

      Reply
  10. Stephanie says

    September 28, 2016 at 6:06 pm

    I make this at least three times a year and it is my go to recipe when I have an abundance of peppers in my garden near the end of the season. It’s very delicious and enjoyed by my picky household.

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      October 2, 2016 at 12:58 pm

      Thanks, Stephanie! I envy your abundance of peppers, they don’t do so well here in western WA. We’ve got plenty of kale, zucchini, beets and potatoes, but the tomato and pepper harvest is usually pretty sad ;) Thanks so much for the feedback and I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying these steaks!

      Reply
  11. Michelle | A Latte Food says

    July 7, 2016 at 10:58 pm

    Oh yum, these look amazing! Those peppers on top look so good!

    Reply
  12. Holly @ 3 Yummy Tummies says

    July 7, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    I love how easy this looks…I can see how the aromas would be out of this world with all the wonderful flavors going on!

    Reply
  13. Sabrina says

    July 6, 2016 at 10:57 pm

    I love all the vegetables stacked on top here! This looks delicious!

    Reply
  14. Michelle De La Cerda says

    July 6, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    These steaks look amazing, not only that but they look so easy to make! I love that part.

    Reply
  15. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    July 6, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    Is your mother from the BRD? Because I can’t picture most Eastern German mothers making this. Haha. Seriously. No offense to any older former DDR residents reading this. ;) And it looks delicious!

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      July 6, 2016 at 4:03 pm

      Hi Erin! My mom’s from Bavaria. She lived in east Germany for a few years as a kid and then the rest of her childhood/teens/young adulthood in Stuttgart. She’s always been into international cuisine, loves exploring different flavors and I learned from the best :)

      Reply
  16. Jessica - The Novice Chef says

    July 6, 2016 at 10:56 am

    Oh yum! I’ve never made steak this way, but will definitely have to try!

    Reply
  17. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

    July 6, 2016 at 8:58 am

    Wow, this looks so flavorful! I have never had Spanish steaks…this needs to change!

    Reply
  18. Katie @ Recipe for Perfection says

    October 16, 2015 at 7:29 am

    Looks delicious! I love the simple prep.

    Reply
  19. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says

    October 15, 2015 at 8:01 am

    That sounds like such a wonderful company! I really need to seek out more local options. The recipe looks fabulous, too! Bursting with flavor I bet.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      October 15, 2015 at 9:29 am

      It really packs a ton of flavor, Alisa, and is a family favorite!

      Reply
  20. Alison says

    August 5, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    do you find that you have to cut out the tough connective tissue in the middle of each steak?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      August 5, 2015 at 5:29 pm

      Hi Alison, after opening a few more packages since this recipe I have noticed that a few of the steaks have a line of that tissue running through them. For this particular recipe, because the steaks cook so long and become tender, it wasn’t an issue, but when I’ve used them to cut in other dishes yes, I did remove the tissue.

      Reply
  21. Anonymous says

    March 29, 2015 at 8:17 am

    this looks amazing ! What about tomoatoe paste/sauce instead of ketchup?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      March 29, 2015 at 11:57 am

      Tomato sauce and paste have a very different flavor than ketchup. I would stick with ketchup on this. It’s not that tomato sauce wouldn’t taste good, it just won’t taste nearly as good.

      Reply
  22. thefoodcharlatan1 says

    February 21, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    This steak sounds amazing Kimberly! I love recipes like this. I need to jump on the Zaycon bandwagon!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 21, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      Thanks so much! I’ve been using Zaycon pretty consistently for several years – I think you’ll be very happy with them!

      Reply
  23. Donna Smith says

    February 17, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    I made this tonight and it was absolutely perfect! It’s a keeper, my daughter told me, and I totally agree. Thanks for a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 17, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      Wonderful, I’m so glad to hear that, Donna! Thanks so much for your feedback!

      Reply
  24. Phyllis says

    February 10, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    I made this tonight and it was yummy! I will be making it again for sure! Snowy greetings from Southern Ontario Canada!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 10, 2015 at 4:37 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that, Phyllis, thank you! Warm greetings to Canada! In a few weeks we’ll be enjoying the Canadian snow for our skiing vacation in Whistler. It will be our kids’ first time skiing and they are SO excited! :)

      Reply
  25. Anonymous says

    February 10, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    Made this tonight…it was a HUGE Hit with my husband & 4 boys!!! the only thing I did different was I added Chili Sauce ( equal amounts of chili sauce & ketchup) Served it with Spanish Rice….Thank You for sharing this recipe :)

    Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    February 10, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    Made this tonight & it was a Huge hit!!!!! Served with Spanish Rice…..only thing I did different was I added Chili Sauce with the ketchup (equal amounts)…..My husband & 4 boys Loved it….Thanks for sharing your recipe :)

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 10, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      Awesome!!! I’m thrilled to hear that, thank you!

      Reply
  27. Anonymous says

    February 10, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Kimberly: Thanks to you and your Mom for your excellent collaboration. Did the Spanish Steaks tonight and we rate them A plus. Very nice dish. I used yellow, orange and red bell peppers. Thanks again for the great recipe. It’s a keeper.⚓️ H

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 10, 2015 at 12:42 pm

      Wonderful, so happy they were a hit and really appreciate the feedback!

      Reply
  28. jesusan says

    February 9, 2015 at 7:59 am

    This sounds delicious, and I wish I could make it. But both my husband and I have developed difficulty in digesting bell peppers, so I’m going to have to pass… :-(

    Reply
  29. Karin Lundy Arranz says

    February 9, 2015 at 7:37 am

    Have you tried this recipe in a crock pot?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 9, 2015 at 7:40 am

      Hi Karin! You can absolutely make this in a crock pot, you just won’t be able to achieve the end “caramelization” of the veggies, but it will still taste fantastic!

      Reply
  30. bakeaffairs says

    February 9, 2015 at 6:05 am

    Hi Kimberly, this looks soooo delicious and I can’t wait to try it out! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 9, 2015 at 7:39 am

      Thank you, bakeaffairs! :) I think you’ll really enjoy this!

      Reply
  31. Anonymous says

    February 8, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    This looks amazing and easy to prepare as well. Can’t beat that combination!

    I’m glad to see your referral to Zaycon Foods. I’ve been wondering about using them for sometime now. Here’s what I wondered…their chicken breasts look huge from the photos so I wondered if maybe the chix were fed all sorts of unfavorable food to reach that size. Can you please address that.

    Also, can you please share again the type of baking pans that you once recommended in a post. It has what I’ll call a lip around the edge.

    Many thanks.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 8, 2015 at 1:03 pm

      Thank you! I’ve been using Zaycon for years and have always been happy with their products. I think the reason they may look larger is because they’re not “trimmed”. Many of the chicken breasts you find at the butcher have had any excess edges and fat trimmed off so they look prettier – and they charge a premium price for them for that reason. While Zaycon’s chicken is not certified organic, it’s advertised as “100% natural chicken with no added hormones, additives or artificial ingredients” and I take comfort knowing their chicken is vastly fresher than the stuff they sell at the butcher counter in grocery stores.

      The pans I use for baking cakes and bread are the Parrish Magic Line pans. They’re hand-forged in the USA of heavy gauge aluminum and I love them not only for their quality but because they’re also the only pans that give you those perfect straight edges.

      Reply
      • Sandi Stevens says

        February 12, 2015 at 8:09 am

        Hi Kimberly. Many thanks for your added explanation of Zaycon. Having you recommend them says a lot to me! I appreciate knowing more about the company and will certainly use. Also, thank you for the reminder of the Parrish Magic Line pans.

        Reply
        • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

          February 12, 2015 at 8:18 am

          You’re very welcome, Sandi, and thank you!

          Reply
  32. Catherine T. says

    February 8, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Wow, these look delicious! Love all the colors and I can only imagine how wonderful it must smell. I’ve added this to my list to make this week :)

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 8, 2015 at 1:05 pm

      Thanks, Catherine! I’ve already made this dish twice in the past week :) We love it!

      Reply
  33. Trish Rowley says

    February 8, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Yes, pleeeeeeease!!! These look incredible, I’m seriously drooling all over my computer screen!!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 8, 2015 at 1:05 pm

      Thanks, Trish, they’re a definite must-try!

      Reply
  34. Cori Landon says

    February 8, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    Oh. my. gosh. I’m out the door in 5 minutes to get the ingredients!!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 8, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      Yahooo! Happy cooking, Cori, and ENJOY!

      Reply

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