Broiled Beef Steak with Cheesy Polenta
A garlicky beef top sirloin steak pairs wonderfully with the creamy Parmesan and mozzarella polenta.
Ingredients
- 1 boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1-1/4 pounds)
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 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.
Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association
Nutrition Facts
Calories 401
Calories from Fat 157 (39%)
(26%)Total Fat 17g
(33%)Saturated Fat 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
(35%)Cholesterol 106mg
(32%)Sodium 774mg
(21%)Potassium 743mg
Total Carbohydrate 22g
(10%)Dietary Fiber 3g
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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