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Beef Rolls with Spring Salad

WHY IT’S LIGHT Just three-quarters of a pound of beef serves four as a main course when rolled around a filling of peppers and cheese and accompanied by a leafy salad. This dish is just as delicious (and even leaner) with chicken or turkey cutlets instead of beef.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium onions, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 red or orange bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 cup water
3/4 pound thinly sliced top round beef, cut into 4 equal pieces
2 ounces pepper Jack cheese, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (7 ounces) spring lettuce mix
1 1/2 teaspoons sherry vinegar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add onions and peppers; cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add the water; cover and simmer 3 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes.

    Step 2

    Pat meat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Place cheese and onion-pepper mixture in center of beef pieces. Beginning with narrow end of meat, roll filling up tightly. Carefully flip meat seam side up and secure with toothpicks.

    Step 3

    Heat a medium skillet over medium-high; brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Place meat rolls, seam side down, in skillet; cook, turning occasionally, until beef browns and cheese melts, about 8 minutes (reduce heat if beef is browning too quickly). Transfer beef rolls to a plate.

    Step 4

    Toss lettuce with vinegar and remaining teaspoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Remove toothpicks from beef rolls; serve with salad.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per Serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 227

    Step 7

    Fat: 11.2g (4.1g Saturated Fat)

    Step 8

    Protein: 24.5g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 7.7g

    Step 10

    Fiber: 2.8g

Everyday Food: Light
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