Slices of grilled steak on mound of rice mixture on a green plate.

Grilled Flat Iron Steaks with Pistachio-Mushroom Rice

Name: Grilled Flat Iron Steaks with Pistachio-Mushroom Rice
Prep time: 12 h
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Beef
Ingredients: 2 (8 oz ea) Beef Flat Iron Steaks; 1/3 cup Salted Shelled Pistachios, toasted, divided; 1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Thyme; 2 tsp Steak Seasoning Blend; 4 md Portobello Mushrooms, stems removed; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; 2 cups Hot Cooked Brown Rice; 1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Thyme; Prepared Balsamic Syrup; Fresh Thyme Sprigs (optional); Additional Items:; Food Processor; Medium Bowl

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 30 - 120 minutes
Cook Time: 50 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

Beef Flat Iron Steaks
Salted Shelled Pistachios, toasted, divided
Chopped Fresh Thyme
Steak Seasoning Blend
Portobello Mushrooms, stems removed
Olive Oil
Hot Cooked Brown Rice
Chopped Fresh Thyme
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Prepared Balsamic Syrup
Fresh Thyme Sprigs (optional)

Additional Items:

• Food Processor
• Medium Bowl

Directions:

Place 2 tbsp pistachios in food processor container. Cover; process until ground.
Coarsely chop remaining pistachios. Set aside.
Combine ground pistachios, 1 tbsp thyme and steak seasoning; press evenly onto steaks.
Brush mushrooms with oil.
Preheat grill to medium.
Place steaks in center of cooking grid; arrange mushrooms around steaks.
Grill steaks and mushrooms, covered, 12 to 16 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness and until mushrooms are tender, turning occasionally.
Carve steaks into slices. Season with salt and pepper, as desired; keep warm.
Chop mushrooms.
Combine mushrooms, rice, chopped pistachios and 1 tbsp thyme in medium bowl; season with salt and pepper, as desired.
Drizzle beef with some of the balsamic syrup.
Serve with rice mixture and remaining balsamic syrup. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.