Broiled Beef Steak with Cheesy Microwave Polenta
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, 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.
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