Churrasco Steak Sandwich

September 2nd, 2016
Cook: 35-40 minutes | Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 16-ounces Top Sirloin Steak boneless, 1 inch thick
  • 1 -1/2 cups lightly packed fresh parsley leaves
  • 5 cloves garlic, divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 whole grain rolls, split, toasted
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut in half
  • 4 slices provolone, manchego, or Chihuahua cheese
Instructions
  1. Place parsley and 4 cloves garlic in food processor or blender container. Cover; process until finely chopped. Add lime juice, oil and salt; process just until blended. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Mince remaining clove garlic and rub over both sides of beef steak. Places steak in center of grid over medium-heat grill. Arrange bell pepper around steak.
  3. Grill steak, covered 13 to 16 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill bell pepper 6 to 8 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.
  4. Carve Steak into thin slices. Cut pepper halves into strips. Season beef and peppers with salt and pepper. Spread cut sides of rolls with parsley mixture. Evenly layer beef, pepper strips and cheese over parsley mixture. Close sandwich. Place sandwiches back on grill; grill, covered, 2 to 3 minutes.
  Nutrition information: 539 calories; 24 g fat (9 g saturated fat; 9 g monounsaturated fat); 89 mg cholesterol; 780 mg sodium; 39 g carbohydrate; 3.5 g fiber; 41 g protein; 14.7 mg niacin; 0.7 mg vitamin B6; 1.9 mcg vitamin B12; 4.9 mg iron; 35.1 mcg selenium; 6.1 mg zinc; 109.1 mg choline. This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc and choline; and a good source of fiber.