Broiled Beef Steak with Cheesy Microwave Polenta Recipe

Broiled Beef Steak with Cheesy Microwave Polenta Recipe

  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • Polenta:
  • 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded Lucerne Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Safeway SELECT Verdi Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup prepared spaghetti sauce, heated
  1. Preheat oven broiler. Combine Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper; press onto beef steak. Place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil 16 to 21 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once.
  2. While steak broils, combine 1 2/3 cups water, cornmeal and salt in 1-quart microwave-safe bowl. Cover; microwave on full power (100%) 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons each mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on medium power (50%) 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
  3. Carve steak. Serve with polenta and spaghetti sauce.