Beef Sirloin with Charred Peppers

Name: Beef Sirloin with Charred Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound top sirloin steak (trimmed lean and sliced thin into strips); 2 red bell peppers (large, sliced into thin strips); 1 red onion (medium, sliced thin); 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin); 0.5 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt; 1 ounce feta cheese (crumbled); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Thin strips of lean beef sirloin seared with sweet bell peppers and red onion, served with a protein-boosted whipped feta and Greek yogurt dip.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $6.36/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Calorie
Low-Carb
Low-Sodium
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1 pound top sirloin steak (trimmed lean and sliced thin into strips)
2 red bell peppers (large, sliced into thin strips)
1 red onion (medium, sliced thin)
1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
0.5 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 ounce feta cheese (crumbled)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Instructions

In a small food processor or bowl, blend the nonfat plain Greek yogurt and crumbled feta cheese with 1 tablespoon of water and a pinch of black pepper until smooth and creamy; divide among 4 small serving ramekins.
Toss the sliced top sirloin steak strips with ground cumin, smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and remaining black pepper.
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the seasoned beef strips in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes, then stir and cook 1 more minute until browned; transfer to a plate.
Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to the hot skillet. Add the sliced red bell peppers and red onion along with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender with lightly charred edges.
Toss the seared beef strips back into the skillet with the charred peppers and onions for 30 seconds to combine. Serve immediately alongside the whipped feta dip.

Notes

Searing the sirloin over high heat in a single layer creates deep flavor without toughening the lean cut.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 359
Protein: 27.9 g
Carbohydrates: 10.6 g
Fat: 22 g
Fiber: 2.6 g
Sodium: 435 mg
Saturated Fat: 7.8 g
Sugar: 7 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg