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Minute Steaks with Sherry-Mushroom Sauce

For dinner in a flash, start with the very thin slices of lean beef known as minute steaks. It does take more than a minute to cook them—but not much!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 3 ounces beef and 1/4 cup sauce per serving

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt-free steak grilling blend
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 minute steaks (about 4 ounces each and 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick), all visible fat discarded
1 teaspoon canola or corn oil, 1 teaspoon canola or corn oil, and 1 teaspoon canola or corn oil, divided use
8 ounces presliced fresh button mushrooms
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry sherry and 1 tablespoon dry sherry, divided use
3 tablespoons fat-free half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
Pepper to taste (coarsely ground preferred)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, stir together the grilling blend, oregano, and paprika. Sprinkle over both sides of the beef. Using your fingers, gently press to adhere.

    Step 2

    In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook 2 of the steaks for 1 minute on each side, or until the desired doneness. Transfer to a platter. Repeat with the second 1 teaspoon oil and the 2 remaining steaks. Transfer to the platter.

    Step 3

    Pour the remaining 1 teaspoon oil into the same skillet, swirling to coat the bottom. Scrape to dislodge any browned bits. Cook the mushrooms for 4 minutes, or until beginning to richly brown, stirring frequently.

    Step 4

    Stir in the garlic. Cook for 15 seconds, stirring constantly.

    Step 5

    Pour in 1/4 cup sherry. Cook for 1 minute, or until slightly reduced. Remove from the heat.

    Step 6

    Stir in the half-and-half, salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon sherry. Spoon over the steaks. Sprinkle with parsley and pepper.

  2. Cook’s Tip

    Step 7

    In some areas of the country, minute steaks may be called thin top round steak. Just be sure the meat is really thin. It will be very tender if you don’t overcook it.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 8

    (Per Serving)

    Step 9

    Calories: 195

    Step 10

    Total Fat: 6.0g

    Step 11

    Saturated: 1.0g

    Step 12

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 13

    Polyunsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 14

    Monounsaturated: 3.5g

    Step 15

    Cholesterol: 54mg

    Step 16

    Sodium: 359mg

    Step 17

    Carbohydrates: 4g

    Step 18

    Fiber: 1g

    Step 19

    Sugars: 2g

    Step 20

    Protein: 28g

    Step 21

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 22

    1 Vegetable

    Step 23

    3 Lean Meat

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