Buffalo or bison is now available in most supermarkets fresh or frozen. It's a tasty alternative to beef and very low in saturated fat. With a walnut topping and a tomato and bean salad, you can serve this meal on a weeknight dinner, or it's special enough for a weekend dinner with friends. The nut coating provides a crunchy texture, which contrasts with the tender meat. Hot pepper jelly lends a surprise punch.
Helpful Hints:
_ Chop the nuts in a food processor.
_ Any type of hot pepper jam or jelly can be used.
_ Any type of canned beans can be used for the salad.
_ Reduced-fat oil and vinegar dressing can be used instead of Italian dressing.
Countdown:
_ Make salad and set aside.
_ Make steak.
Shopping List:
To buy: } pound top sirloin buffalo steak, 1 jar hot pepper jam or jelly, 1 small package walnuts, 1 can small Great Northern beans, 1 bottle reduced-fat Italian salad (oil and vinegar not creamy) dressing(ASTERISK), 2 medium tomatoes, 1 bunch parsley (optional)
Staples: olive oil spray, salt, black peppercorns
(ASTERISK)Look for reduced-fat Italian dressing (oil and vinegar not creamy) dressing containing per tablespoon: 11 calories, 1 g fat, 4 mg sodium.
