1 boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1-1/4
pounds)
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp each salt and coarse grind black pepper
Polenta:
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup prepared spaghetti sauce, heated
Directions
Polenta:
Combine 1-2/3 cups water, cornmeal and salt in 1-quart microwave-safe
bowl. Cover; microwave on HIGH 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons
each mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Microwave,
uncovered, on MEDIUM (50%) 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cover; let stand 5
minutes.
Steak:
Combine Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper; press onto beef
steak. Place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil
16 to 21 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once.
To Serve:
Carve steak. Serve with polenta and spaghetti sauce.
Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef
Association
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 401
Calories from Fat 158 (39%)
% Daily Value*
26%Total Fat 17g
33%Saturated
Fat 6.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.9g
35%Cholesterol 106mg
38%Sodium 919mg
21%Potassium 743mg
7%Total
Carbohydrate 22g
10%Dietary
Fiber 2.6g
Sugars 4g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
76%Protein 38g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie
diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using
nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual
nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by
cooking methods.
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Information expires June 2009.