HomeRegisterRulesEnter OnlineWinning RecipesBeef BasicsNews RoomFood LinksAbout Us

Mediterranean Beef Steak-and-Salad Pizza
Lou Rapp OHIO

Total Preparation and Cooking Time: 30 Minutes • Makes 4 servings

1

 

pound beef round tip steaks, cut 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick

1/2

 

cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette

 

 

Salt and pepper

4

 

individual prebaked pizza crusts (4 ounces each;7-inch diameter)

1

 

package (8 ounces) Mediterranean escarole and leaf lettuce salad blend or European salad blend

1/2

 

cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers

1/2

 

cup crumbled herb-seasoned feta cheese


1. Heat oven to 325°F. Stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1-inch wide strips. Heat 1 tablespoon vinaigrette in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1 minute or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet with slotted spoon. Repeat with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette and remaining beef. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Place pizza crusts on baking sheet. Heat in 325°F oven 3 to 5 minutes or until warm. Meanwhile combine beef, salad greens, peppers, cheese and remaining vinaigrette; toss to combine. Divide salad evenly among pizza crusts.

Cook's Tip:
Recipe may be made with 1 pound beef top round steak; cut steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/8-inch thick strips. Salad may be served in pita bread pockets or rolled up in flour tortillas.

Funded in part by The Beef Checkoff   ©2010 Cattlemen's Beef Board.