Oklahoma Beef Industry Council Recipe of the Month
Lemon-Peppered Beef Steak Salad 
Total preparation and cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
1 boneless beef top sirloin steak,
  cut 1 inch thick (about 1-1/4 pounds) 
1 package (10 oz.) torn mixed salad greens 
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 
Lemon slices or wedges (optional) 

Dressing: 
1/4 cup olive oil 
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 
2 teaspoons lemon pepper 
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard 
2 cloves garlic, minced

Lemon Peppered Beef Steak Salad

  1. Whisk dressing ingredients in medium bowl until blended. Remove and reserve 1/4 cup.
  2. Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/2-inch thick strips. Add beef to remaining dressing; toss to coat.
  3. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef.
  4. Combine salad greens and reserved dressing in large bowl; toss to coat. Add cheese; toss lightly. Divide among 4 plates. Arrange beef evenly on greens. Garnish with lemon, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information per serving:  372 calories; 36 g protein; 4 g carbohydrate; 23 g fat; 415 mg sodium; 99 mg cholesterol; 4.6 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 3.1 mcg vitamin B12; 4.2 mg iron; 7.1 mg zinc.

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