The steak, green beans and tomato in this recipe are stir-fried and combined with spinach. Fresh, colorful and fun to eat. This Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. recipe is certified by the American Heart Association®.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 3/4-inch thick
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette, divided
- 2-1/2 cups fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 5 cups fresh baby spinach (about one 5 ounce package)
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Cooking:
- Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick strips. Combine 2 tablespoons dressing and beef in medium bowl; toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add green beans and 1 teaspoon oil; stir-fry 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender and tomatoes begin to brown slightly. Remove from skillet; season with salt and pepper, as desired. Keep warm.
- Add to same skillet, half of beef; stir-fry 1 to 3 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef.
- Divide spinach evenly among four plates. Top with beef and vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup dressing.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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Nutrition:
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving, using Choice grade beef: 230 Calories; 81 Calories from fat; 9g Total Fat (2.9 g Saturated Fat; 4 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 72 mg Cholesterol; 448 mg Sodium; 12 g Total Carbohydrate; 3.2 g Dietary Fiber; 30 g Protein; 4.7 mg Iron; 5.9 mg NE Niacin; 0.6 mg Vitamin B6; 3.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 6.7 mg Zinc; 30.9 mcg Selenium; 110.9 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Dietary Fiber.
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