Oklahoma Dietetic Association - Oklahoma Beef Industry Council Recipe of the month October 2005

Oklahoma Beef Council Recipe of the Month

Harvest Thyme Beef Sandwiches
Servings: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 pound boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 3/4 inch thick
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 large oval slices rye or sourdough bread, toasted
Lettuce

Relish
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup shredded turnip
3 tablespoons sliced green onions
2 tablespoons prepared fat-free Italian dressing
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Cooking Instructions:

1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place beef steak in skillet; cook 10 to 13 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Meanwhile in medium bowl, combine relish ingredients; mix well.

3. Line 4 slices of toasted bread with lettuce; spoon equal amount of relish over lettuce. Trim fat from steak. Carve steak crosswise into thin slices. Arrange beef over relish; close sandwiches with remaining toasted bread.

Nutritional information per serving: 363 calories; 33 g protein; 43 g carbohydrate; 7 g fat; 5.3 mg iron; 727 mg sodium; 76 mg cholesterol.