Beef Pepper Steak

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef Top Round or Top Sirloin Steak boneless, cut 3/4 inch thick or Flank Steak
• 1/2 cup prepared Italian dressing
• Salt and pepper
• 2 large bell peppers, any color, cut into 1/8 inch strips
• 1 onion, cut into 1/8 inch wedges
  

Instructions

1. Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/8-inch thick strips.
2. Place beef and 1/3 cup Italian dressing in food-safe plastic bag; turn beef to coat. Reserve remaining dressing for vegetables. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
3. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
4. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.)
5. Remove from skillet.
6. Repeat with remaining beef.
7. Season beef with salt and pepper; keep warm.
8. Wipe skillet with paper towel.
9. Heat remaining Italian dressing in same skillet until hot.
10. Add peppers and onion. Stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
11. Return beef and juices to skillet. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.

Total Recipe Time: 30 to 35 min
Marinade Time: 30 min to 2 hr | Makes 4 servings

Nutrition information per serving, using beef Top Round Steak: 242 calories; 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 61 mg cholesterol; 364 mg sodium; 9 g carbohydrate; 1.8 g fiber; 28 g protein; 5.4 mg niacin; 0.6 mg vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg vitamin B12; 2.8 mg iron; 33.3 mcg selenium; 5 mg zinc.

Nutrition information per serving, using Top Sirloin Steak: 240 calories; 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 69 mg cholesterol; 260 mg sodium; 9 g carbohydrate; 2.0 g fiber; 27 g protein; 8.3 mg niacin; 0.8 mg vitamin B6; 1.3 mcg vitamin B12; 2.1 mg iron; 35.7 mcg selenium; 5.1 mg zinc; 106.5 mg choline.

Nutrition information per serving, using beef Flank Steak: 243 calories; 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 42 mg cholesterol; 376 mg sodium; 9 g carbohydrate; 1.8 g fiber; 25 g protein; 7.2 mg niacin; 0.8 mg vitamin B6; 1.4 mcg vitamin B12; 1.9 mg iron; 27.7 mcg selenium; 4.5 mg zinc.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; and a good source of iron.

Recipe and photo credit (used with permission): National Cattlemen's Beef Association