Beef, It's What's for Dinner



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

Flat Iron Steaks with Peanut Sauce


		Ingredients:
2		beef shoulder top blade (Flat Iron) steaks (about 8 ounces each)
1/4		teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4		teaspoon ground black pepper
1		package (16 ounces) frozen Asian vegetable blend
1/4		cup water
3		cups hot cooked thin noodles (such as vermicelli, Chinese noodles, rice noodles)
3/4		cup prepared peanut sauce
		Salt
1/4		cup roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)

		Instructions:
1.		Combine red and black peppers; press evenly onto beef steaks. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 13 to 15 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning twice. Remove to platter; keep warm.
2.		Add frozen vegetables and water to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add noodles and peanut sauce; toss to coat. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
3.		Carve steaks into slices and season with salt, as desired. Serve over noodle mixture. Top with peanuts, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.


		Nutrition information per serving: 544 calories; 22 g fat (6 g saturated fat; 10 g monounsaturated fat); 51 mg cholesterol; 1073 mg sodium; 52 g carbohydrate; 3.5 g fiber; 33 g protein; 6.5 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 3.0 mcg vitamin B12; 3.6 mg iron; 23.0 mcg selenium; 8.6 mg zinc.