Beef Top Sirloin Steak With Asparagus Tomato Orzo Food

GRILLED STEAK AND ASPARAGUS WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, the garlic and thyme in a small bowl; brush on the steak, then season with salt and pepper. Toss the asparagus with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook as the label directs; drain and return to the pot. Add the half-and-half and cook over medium heat, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in the gruyere. Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over medium heat and brush with olive oil. Grill the steak 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare; transfer to a plate. Wipe off the grill pan. Grill the asparagus, turning occasionally, until marked, 4 minutes; drizzle with the lemon juice. Slice the steak and serve with the asparagus and orzo. Top the orzo with the scallions.

TOMATO AND PEPPER SIRLOIN STEAK

Steps:

• In a large bowl or shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add beef slices, a few pieces at a time. Toss gently to coat., In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, 10-15 minutes., Stir in green peppers, broth and Worcestershire sauce; simmer, covered, until peppers are tender, 10-15 minutes. Serve with rice.

BEEF TOP SIRLOIN STEAK WITH ASPARAGUS & TOMATO ORZO

Steps:

• Press salt and pepper evenly onto beef steak. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steak in skillet; cook 15 to 18 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
• Add broth and wine to skillet; increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until brown bits attached to skillet are dissolved. Add tomatoes, capers and garlic; cook and stir 6 to 7 minutes or until thickened.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Add asparagus during last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain; toss with half of the tomato mixture.
• Carve steak crosswise into slices. Serve steak over pasta. Spoon remaining tomato mixture over steak.

STEAK AND ORZO IN TOMATO-OREGANO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients EXCEPT orzo and water in a slow cooker.
• Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
• Stir in the orzo and water and cook for an additional 10 minutes on high.

BEEF AND ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in 4-quart saucepan until sizzling.
• Add beef pieces, cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned (7 to 10 minutes).
• Add all remaining ingredients except cheese and parsley.
• Continue cooking until mixture comes to a boil (3 to 5 minutes).
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender (10 to 12 minutes).
• To serve, top each serving with cheese and garnish with parsley.

BALSAMIC-MARINATED SIRLOIN AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, basil, mustard, garlic and sugar to make marinade. Place steak and 1/3-cup of the marinade in a sealable plastic bag. Close bag securely, turn to coat steak and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
• Meanwhile, bring 1-inch of water to a boil in a large skillet. Add the asparagus and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes or until asparagus is just crisp-tender. Drain asparagus and combine with the reserved marinade tossing to coat.
• Remove the steak from the marinade and discard used marinade. Grill over medium heat or medium coals. Grill uncovered for 16-20 minutes for medium rare (145° F) to medium (160° F) doneness, turning once.
• Season steak and asparagus with the salt and pepper. Carve steak crosswise into slices and serve with the asparagus.

GARLIC-ROASTED BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS WITH ASPARAGUS AND HOT TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Position the oven racks so that the top rack is 5 or 6 inches from the top of the oven. Place a ridged cast-iron grill pan on the top rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 500°F. Once preheated, set the oven to convection roast or convection broil at 500°F. Cover a shallow baking pan with foil and coat with nonstick spray for cooking the vegetables.
• Combine the olive oil, garlic, and rosemary and brush the steaks with this mixture. Set aside.
• Wrap the asparagus spears with the prosciutto and place them on the foil-covered baking pan. Brush them with some of the olive oil mixture.
• Toss the tomatoes and mushrooms with enough of the olive oil mixture to coat all the pieces lightly and put them on the baking sheet with the asparagus. Drizzle the remaining olive oil mixture over all the vegetables and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the pan in the center of the oven and roast for 10 minutes.
• Add the steaks to the preheated grill pan on the top rack of the oven. After 3 to 5 minutes turn the steaks and cook to your preferred doneness, 3 to 5 minutes longer. Remove the vegetables to a warm serving platter and cook the steaks until done to your liking.
• Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before carving. With a sharp knife, cut the steaks diagonally into thin slices.