SOUTH OF THE BORDER SIRLOIN FOR TWO

South of the Border Sirloin for Two image

Marinated in beer and jalapenos, these steaks have a mild kick you'll both love! They're topped with veggies, bread crumbs and cheese for a fussed-over look and very special taste. But they're oh-so-easy to prepare! Gilda Lester - Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3/4 cup light beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak
TOPPING:
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
2 garlic cloves, minced
4-1/2 teaspoons dry bread crumbs
4-1/2 teaspoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a shallow dish, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut steak into two serving-size pieces; place in dish and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for up to 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a small ovenproof skillet, cook onions in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add peppers and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Remove and keep warm., Drain and discard marinade. In the same skillet over medium heat, cook steak in 1 teaspoon oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Transfer to a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Spoon onion mixture over steaks. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese and remaining oil; sprinkle over tops. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges