Pepper Steak
- 12 Anaheim or Cubanelle peppers (Italian frying peppers)
- Four 4-ounce portions lean beef tenderloin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 Vidalia onion, sliced thin
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cup Roccos How Low Can You Go Low-Fat Marinara Sauce or store bought low-fat marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
- Carefully place 3 peppers on the grate of each of the 4 burners of a gas stove.
- Turn the heat to high and char the peppers, rotating them to cook them evenly, until the skins are mostly burnt, about 6 minutes (this can also be done under the broiler).
- Place the peppers in a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and allow the steam to build for about 7 minutes (to help steam off the skin).
- Using a paper towel, remove as much charred skin as possible.
- Pull off the stem end, including the core and seeds.
- Cut the peppers into 1/2-inch-thick rings
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the steaks with salt and pepper.
- When the skillet is hot, spray it with cooking spray.
- Add the steaks and saute until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer them to a platter, and cover it with foil to keep them warm.
- Spray the skillet with more cooking spray, and add the sliced onion.
- Saute until the onion start to become tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the vinegar, scraping up any flavorful bits with a wooden spoon.
- In a small bowl, whisk the chicken broth into the cornstarch.
- Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the skillet, and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and the evaporated milk.
- Return the sauce to a simmer.
- Add the peppers and continue to simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in the chives.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the sauce over the steaks, and serve.
peppers, lean beef tenderloin, salt, nonstick cooking spray, vidalia onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar, lowfat, cornstarch, roccos, milk, fresh chives
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/pepper-steak-2 (may not work)