Griddled Welsh Sirloin Steak with Leeks & Asparagus drizzled with Pesto Sauce
Serves: 2
Cooking Time: Approx. 10 minutes
Ingredients:
2 lean beef sirloin steaks 30ml (2tbsp) green pesto sauce 2 leeks, finely sliced 100g (4ozs) asparagus 50g (2ozs) frozen peas 6 baby carrots, peeled 30ml (2tbsp) crème fraiche 75-100g per person of ribbon pasta or large tubes
Method:
Preheat griddle plate, spread steaks with 15ml (1tbsp) green pesto sauce and cook steak in the griddle pan for:
Rare – 2 ½ minutes per side Medium – 4 minutes per side Well done – 6 minutes per side
Meanwhile, steam vegetables and cook pasta. Drain pasta, add 15ml (1tbsp) green pesto sauce and crème fraiche and stir through. Cut steaks into chunky strips. Place a pile of pasta on to a plate with a selection of spring steamed vegetables and beef steak strips.
Typical nutrient content per portion: Energy 2877 kj, 685 kcal, Fat 29g, Iron 6mg