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Beef Steaks Provencal

Source: Cooks Recipes.com

A superb summertime dish consisting of savory pan-broiled steaks served with a colorful combination of sauteed zucchini, cherry tomatoes and a sprinkling of Parmesan. 

4 lean beef cubed steaks 
2 clove garlic, minced 
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 
1/2 teaspoon black ground pepper 
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 
4 small zucchini, thinly sliced 
16 cherry tomatoes, halved 
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 
1/2 teaspoon salt 

Combine garlic, basil and pepper; divide mixture in half. Press half of seasoning mixture evenly into both sides of cubed steaks; set aside. 

Heat oil and remaining seasoning mixture in large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add tomatoes and zucchini; cook 1 minute. Remove vegetables to warm platter; sprinkle with Parmesan and keep warm. 

Increase heat to medium-high; pan-broil steaks 3 to 4 minutes, turning once. Season steaks with salt. Serve with reserved vegetables. 

Makes 2 servings.

Recipe courtesy Beef Industry Council