Flat Iron Steak with Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- Pineapple slices (½-inch thick), cut into chunks
- 2
- Tbsp
- Brown sugar
- 1
- Lb.
- Flat iron steak
- Tsp
- Salt
- Tsp
- Black pepper, freshly ground
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 461g | |
| Calories 231 | |
| Calories from Fat 5 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.55g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.05g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 503mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 60.56g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 22% |
| Sugars 45.46g | 30% |
| Protein 2.49g | 4% |
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