ITALIAN PEPPER STEAK

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Thin tender strips of sirloin steak are served with sauteed sweet peppers and onion in this pleasing entree from the kitchen of Nancy Saffield, a field editor from Pasadena, Maryland. Sometimes I serve this steak with steamed sugar snap peas and a light Caesar salad," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, trimmed
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, julienned
6 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub mixture over both sides of steak; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet, saute the peppers, onion and garlic in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the tomatoes and remaining Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in vinegar; keep warm., Place steak on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 4-8 minutes on each side or until the meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing; serve with vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges