Italian-Style Hash Browns and Steak

From Cooking Light. Serving size: 3 oz. steak and 1 cup potatoes. Per serving: 350 calories, 10.4 g fat, 28.7 g protein, 31.5 g carb, 5.2 g fiber, 77 mg cholesterol.

• Ready In: 31 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1 (28 ounce) package frozen hash browns with onions and peppers (Ore-Ida Potatoes O'Brien)
• 1  teaspoon fennel seed
• 1  teaspoon  minced garlic
• 1 (1 lb)  boneless sirloin steak

Directions

1. Let the oil get heated in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add in 3/4 teaspoon salt, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and potatoes; cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are browned, stir occasionally.
3. Remove from pan.
4. While the potatoes are cooking: combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, fennel seed, and garlic in a mortar.
5. Mash mixture into a paste using the pestle; rub mixture over steak.
6. Heat a nonstick skillet that has been coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
7. Add steak; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired doneness.
8. Thinly slice steak; serve with potatoes.