Cuban-Style Steak Sandwiches

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Cuban-Style Steak Sandwich

Prep and Cook Time 18 minutes

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS

1‑1/2 pounds round tip steaks (thinly sliced sandwich steaks)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon lime juice
1‑1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
4 hoagie or submarine sandwich rolls (8 inches), split
Lettuce leaves
1 tomato, sliced

PREPARATION:

  1. Cut steaks into 3- to 4-inch pieces. Combine steaks with 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper in shallow dish; toss to coat.
  2. Heat skillet over high heat 1 minute. Cook steaks in 2 batches, 1-1/2 minutes per side. Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.
  3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to skillet. Cook 3 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Fill rolls with lettuce, tomato, steak and onion.
Serving Suggestion
To complete this meal, serve a quick dessert of pound cake topped with canned tropical fruit salad or ready-to-eat pineapple spears from the supermarket produce section.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Sodium 962 mg
Protein 51 g
Fiber 5 g
Carbohydrate 82 g
Cholesterol 84 mg
Total Fat 21 g
Calories 734
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
Meat 4
Vegetable 1
Starch 5
Fat 3