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Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processor

Ingredients:

• 1 pound beef Top Round Steak, trimmed and cut into ⅛-inch thick strips
• ⅓ cup low-fat Italian dressing
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large bell pepper, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, sliced into ⅛-inch thick slices
• ½ medium onion, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, cut into ⅛-inch thick slices
• Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
• 6 Hoagie buns or French rolls
• 6 slices of low-fat cheese

Directions:

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. In a medium bowl, combine sliced beef and Italian dressing. Wash hands after handling uncooked meat.
3. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
4. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade.
5. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef in small batches and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until the meat is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 160 °F on a food thermometer. Set aside and keep warm.
6. Return the skillet to medium heat. Add peppers and onion. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
7. Return beef and juices to skillet. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
8. Toast the buns, and top with cooked steak and vegetables. Top with a slice of cheese.
9. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Category:  Main Dishes Yield: 6 servings Serving Size: 1 sandwichCalories: 380Total Fat: 12Saturated Fat: 4.5Potassium: 4Total Sugars: 3Iron: 20Vitamin D: 0Calcium: 15Protein: 29Fiber: 2Added Sugars: 1Total Carbohydrates: 41Sodium: 540Cholesterol: 50Photo by Marusa Jonas

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