Bistro Beef Steak

1 pound beef top sirloin, boneless -- cut 3/4 inch thick

2 tablespoons Italian parsley -- chopped

2 cloves garlic -- crushed

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 large red onion

1 tablespoon olive oil

salt -- optional 1/4 cup dry red wine

1 1/2 pounds new potatoes -- steamed

Trim fat from beef steak. Cut steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/2-inch thick strips. In a medium bowl, combine beef, parsley, garlic and pepper; toss to coat. Set aside.

Cut onion into 1/4-inch thick slices; separate into rings. In a large nons tick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, then cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove to serving platter; keep warm.

In same skillet, add beef and stir-fry 2 minutes or until outside surface is no longer pink. Season with salt, if desired. Place beef on top of onion.

Add wine to skillet; cook and stir until browned bits attached to surface are dissolved and liquid thickens slightly. Pour sauce over beef. Serve with potatoes.

Cook's notes:

In France, bistro cooking is casual, home-style food bursting with hearty flavors. Steak and steamed new potatoes with a red wine sauce brings bistro fare to your table.

To steam new potatoes, place steamer basket in 1/2 inch of water (water sh ould not touch bottom of basket). Place 10 to 12 new potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds) in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam 18 to 22 min utes or until tender.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories: 406, Fat: 10 grams, Protein: 31 grams, Carbohydrates: 46 grams, Cholesterol: 76 mg, Sodium: 73 mg