Ever since I was at Fitbloggin’, I’ve wanted to try some of the new beef recipes that the fabulous @BEEFforDinner team shared during their presentation in Baltimore.
Keep in mind, some of the country’s best beef comes from Colorado, and my new friends from @BEEFforDinner were from right here in the greater Denver area!
Their presentation was really eye-opening. For some reason, I’ve always reached for chicken as the lean protein option of choice, but it’s refreshing to know that beef is another option. The statistics for beef are JUST as good, if not BETTER than the chicken I reach for or the pork. For some reason though, beef gets a bad wrap. Not at my house anymore!
The Colorado Beef team gave us a copy of this fabulous healthy beef cookbook full of salads and soups and sandwiches and every type of cuisine you can imagine. All made with LEAN BEEF!
It not only has a fantastic listing of recipe and full-color pictures, but it also has a great index of information on the nutritional benefits of choosing lean cuts of beef.
And… you can win your VERY OWN copy of this cookbook + an “I Love Lean Beef” apron!
My friends at @BEEFforDinner gave me an extra copy to share out with you guys. The recipe I’m featuring today comes from this cookbook, and if it’s any indication of what the other recipes will bring, you’re in for a treat!
Mixed Green and Steak Salad with Creamy Peppercorn Dressing
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 3/4 inch thick
1 1/2 tsp. crushed mixed peppercorns (black, pink, and green)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
salt, as desired
1 package (5 ounces) mixed baby salad greens
CREAMY PEPPERCORN DRESSING
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 Tbsp. light mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon joice
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. crushed mixed peppercorns (black, pink, and green)
1/4 tsp. salt
2 to 4 Tbsp. skim milk
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cut beef steak into 1 1/4-inch pieces. Toss with crushed peppercorns.
The steak looked fantastic tossed with the peppercorn.
I think these pretty, pretty peppercorns were the secret ingredients….
2. Alternately thread beef and bell pepper pieces evenly onto four 12-inch metal skewers. Note: If you use bamboo skewers, make sure you soak them in water for at least 10 minutes before broiling. I also only had red pepper on hand, so I skipped the yellow.
I chose to prepare my steak on a grill pan, rather than broil it….
3. Place kabobs on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from the heat. Broil about 8-10 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness, turning once. Season with salt, as desired. Note: I used a grill pan instead.
These looked so gorgeous while cooking, but I got a little impatient
I ended up taking the veggies and steak off the skewers so they would cook faster.
4. Meanwhile, to prepare Creamy Peppercorn Dressing, whisk all of the ingredients except milk in small bowl. Stir in milk 1 Tbsp. at a time until creamy consistency. Set aside.
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl
Whisk the dressing together, and if you’re me, add a little extra of that beautiful freshly ground pepper.
5. Place salad greens on a serving platter. Remove beef and peppers from skewers and arrange over greens. Drizzle with dressing.
I added some tomatoes to the bed of mixed greens as well.
I topped all those beautiful greens and tomatoes with the grilled steak and veggies.
Per 1/4 Recipe Serving:
CAL 236; FAT 10g; SOD 300mg; CARB 9g; FIB 1g; PROT 28g
Now that you’ve seen this beautiful salad, I want to make sure you have a chance to also own a copy of this amazing cookbook! To enter this giveaway, please complete the Rafflecopter entry form below:
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The kabobs look amazing!
That looks unbelieveable! Sometimes salads can be somewhat unappealing, but with all the colors and the grilled veggies, seems like a nice fall solution.
I’m glad you blogged about how healthy beef can be. I am amazed at how “fat” regular ground turkey is and that people think if they get a turkey burger, it’s more healthy than a lean hamburger. Truth is that, unless you buy ground turkey breast, you might as well be eating a regular hamburger. Lean ground beef rocks! Thanks for the great looking recipe. It will be one on my list to try.
I completely agree, Nancy! Nothing grosser than thinking about what’s in that turkey if you don’t go for the good stuff… add the lean beef to your shopping list! Yum-O!
Looks Delish!
Now I am hungry…looks like a great cookbook!
I too tend to stay away from beef and lean more towards chicken, turkey and pork but that salad looks amazing and you can’t beat a homemade dressing
Hi Kelly, I’ve been following your blog for a few months now. Thank you for being genuine and honest with your readers. I would love to have a copy of this cookbook. I am more of a chicken eater but my husband loves beef so maybe the cookbook will give me more courage to make more beef recipes for him.
I’m so glad to hear that you are enjoying NTTC! Those boys tend to like their beef… and there are so many lean cuts you can use! I’ll try to include more yummy beef recipes in upcoming months that you can test out on your guy. xoxo
Yumm! Looks so good!
Love steak, love salads, hate pepper. The bones of the dressing look super yummy though.
I love steak. I think beef is a great option. Advertising has changed our minds over the years about which meats are healthier. I mean, seriously, pork…have you ever seen a skinny pig? I stopped buying ground chicken and turkey once I found out it was mostly skin and feet and cartilage…
This salad looks fantastic. Thanks for bringing beef back
YUM! This looks delicious!
Yum love beef and I’m from the neighboring state of Nebraska and we have pretty darn good beef too!!
I live in the middle of Beef Country. That looks so good!
Looks yummy!!
Beef is awesome, I’m a huge carnivore and could never give up red meat! The peppercorn dressing looks awesome. I don’t know why but I never think to make dressing at home.
This looks delicious! I actually just switched to eating only grass-fed beef, which is much leaner than corn-fed, and I need to learn how to cook it!
the cookbook looks great
Looks amazing! I’m on it!
Love the idea of lean beef cookbook…I love red meat and its always been portrayed as taboo so I stay away.
Always taboo! I’m so glad to have a cookbook that focuses on lean beef options… very eye-opening! Good luck!
Looks delicious!!!
That looks yummy!! I hope I win
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This salad looks so good – I will definitely be trying this one! Thanks for all of your amazing recipes!!
So glad you are enjoying them, Mary! I’ve really gotten into cooking over the past year… and I just can’t stop!