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Pint-Size Beef Sirloin and Pasta

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins

Now here’s a beef steak that’s served up for junior appetites. It’s a complete meal-in-one recipe with all four food groups represented. You can substitute 1 lb (500 g) lean or extra lean ground sirloin or ground beef for the diced steak if you like.

 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
 1 onion, chopped
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 2 carrots, diced
 Salt and pepper
 1 lb (500 g) Beef Top Sirloin Grilling Steak, diced
 1 jar (700 mL) tomato basil pasta sauce
 5 cups (1.25 L) penne pasta
 ⅓ cup (75 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
1

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat; pan-fry onion, garlic and carrots and salt and pepper to taste, stirring until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add diced beef; stir-fry until slightly browned, about 4 minutes.

2

Add tomato sauce; simmer, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender, about 8 minutes.

3

Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until pasta is tender but firm, about 10 minutes. Drain and divide among serving bowls. Top with sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

6 Servings

Amount per serving
Calories471
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g12%
Total Carbohydrate 64g24%
Protein 31g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.