MARDI GRAS BEEF

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Mardi Gras Beef, shared by Lucy Meyring of Walden, Colorado, tastes great right from the grill, which also speeds cleanup. The seasoning and vegetables give the beef a wonderful summertime twist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, cut into strips
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 to 1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, juice drained and reserved
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion, green pepper, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Meanwhile, sprinkle steak with remaining garlic powder. , Grill or broil steak 5 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes (for medium-rare), on each side, or until desired doneness is reached. , Add tomatoes to skillet. Combine reserved tomato juice and cornstarch; add to vegetable mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Thinly slice meat; serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.