Italian Style Beef Cube Steak

Serving Size: 4

 

Ingredients:

1 ½ lbs. beef cube steak

1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips

1 medium red sweet pepper, cut into thin strips

½ cup white onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup low-salt beef broth

½ teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon corn starch

1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped

 

Directions:

1. In a large skillet pour in olive oil. When hot add garlic, cook for 30 seconds.
2. Add peppers and onions, cook until tender but still crisp. Remove and set aside. Keep warm.
3. (Add more olive oil if necessary into skillet). Place beef in skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat 4 minutes on each side. Remove, set aside and keep warm.
4. In a medium mixing bowl combine beef broth, corn starch, oregano and basil, whisk until smooth. Pour mixture into the reserved drippings in skillet. Bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly until thick.
5. Stir in cooked vegetables and tomatoes. Heat thoroughly. Serve over beef cube steak.