Bruschetta Steak

Name: Bruschetta Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3 medium tomatoes, chopped; 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 beef flat iron or top sirloin steak (1 pound), cut into four portions; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

My husband and I love bruschetta, especially in the summertime with fresh tomatoes and herbs from our garden. —Kristy Still, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Ingredients

3 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 beef flat iron or top sirloin steak (1 pound), cut into four portions
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

Combine first six ingredients; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Sprinkle beef with pepper and remaining salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°), 4-6 minutes per side. Top with tomato mixture. If desired, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 steak with 1/2 cup tomato mixture: 280 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 519mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Grilled Bruschetta Steak in Simple & Delicious August/September 2017