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| | | |  | | | Cook’s Tip: Try using English or hothouse cucumbers in this recipe. Often sold wrapped in plastic, English cucumbers have almost no seeds and thin, edible skins.
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| | | | This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; a good source of fiber and iron.
This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc; a good source of fiber
This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; a good source of fiber and iron. | |  |
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Grecian Beef, Tomato & Cucumber Salad
20 to 25 minutes
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Ingredients: |
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pound boneless beef top sirloin or top round steak, cut 3/4 inch thick or flank steak |
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cup prepared Greek dressing |
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medium tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges each |
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medium cucumbers, seeded, cut diagonally into 1/8-inch slices |
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cup pitted Kalamata olives, cut in half |
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cup prepared Greek dressing |
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cup crumbled feta cheese |
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Instructions: |
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Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick strips. Place beef and 1/4 cup dressing in medium bowl; toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes to 2 hours. |
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Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Do not overcook. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef. |
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Toss tomatoes, cucumbers and olives with 1/2 cup dressing in serving bowl. Top with beef; sprinkle with cheese. |
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| | | | | Nutrition information per serving using top sirloin: 455 calories; 28 g fat (7 g saturated fat; 11 g monounsaturated fat); 66 mg cholesterol; 1463 mg sodium; 19 g carbohydrate; 3.2 g fiber; 32 g protein; 8.5 mg niacin; 0.7 mg vitamin B6; 1.8 mcg vitamin B12; 2.9 mg iron; 34.3 mcg selenium; 5.6 mg zinc.
Nutrition information per serving using flank: 458 calories; 29 g fat (8 g saturated fat; 12 g monounsaturated fat); 58 mg cholesterol; 1456 mg sodium; 19 g carbohydrate; 3.2 g fiber; 30 g protein; 7.6 mg niacin; 0.7 mg vitamin B6; 1.7 mcg vitamin B12; 2.7 mg iron; 29.9 mcg selenium; 5.1 mg zinc.
Nutrition information per serving using top round: 457 calories; 28 g fat (7 g saturated fat; 11 g monounsaturated fat); 78 mg cholesterol; 1444 mg sodium; 19 g carbohydrate; 3.2 g fiber; 33 g protein; 5.8 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 1.8 mcg vitamin B12; 3.6 mg iron; 35.6 mcg selenium; 5.5 mg zinc. |
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