Broiled Beef Steak with Cheesy Microwave Polenta

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Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Preparation facts

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1-1/4 pounds)

1 tsp dried Italian seasoning

1 clove garlic, chopped

1/4 tsp each salt and coarse grind black pepper

Polenta:

2/3 cup yellow cornmeal

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

2 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup prepared spaghetti sauce, heated

Directions

Polenta:

Combine 1-2/3 cups water, cornmeal and salt in 1-quart microwave-safe bowl. Cover; microwave on HIGH 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons each mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on MEDIUM (50%) 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.

Steak:

Combine Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper; press onto beef steak. Place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil 16 to 21 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once.

To Serve:

Carve steak. Serve with polenta and spaghetti sauce.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 401

Calories from Fat 158 (39%)

% Daily Value*

26%Total Fat 17g

33%Saturated Fat 6.7g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 7.9g

35%Cholesterol 106mg

38%Sodium 919mg

21%Potassium 743mg

7%Total Carbohydrate 22g

10%Dietary Fiber 2.6g

Sugars 4g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

76%Protein 38g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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