Sirloin Tips, Zucchini & Baked Potatoes

I really love this zucchini dish; its cheap, healthy and really yummy. At this time of the year, zucchini is usually on sale for $0.79/lb. I bought some a couple of weeks ago and was a bit worried about what I would do with them. Zucchini can look too healthy and daunting to cook. The first time I made this recipe there weren't any left overs - good sign!

Sirloin tips:
3/4 lb of beef tips (usually sold as stew meat)
Dried parsley
Salt
Ground black pepper

Place the steak on the grill and coat with the spices. Grill on each side until preferred doneness.

Zucchini:
2 Medium Zucchini (or green / yellow squash)
1 tbs Olive Oil
3 tsp Parmesan Cheese
Salt
Ground black pepper
Crushed red pepper

Slice the zucchini on the diagonal (it looks much more luxurious that way!). Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat until warmish. Add the oil and zucchini. Coat with the salt, black pepper and red pepper. Stir to coat. Cook, stirring frequently about 6 minutes. Plate and coat with the Parmesan while the zucchini is still hot.

Baked Potatoes:
1 Small potato (about 2 inches in diameter)
1 Large potato

Put the potatoes in the microwave on high for 6-9 minutes or until cooked on the inside.

Calories in 1/3 of the steak, 1/2 zucchini and small potato:
370

Cost of the meal:
$4.79


The biggest take away tonight is about package sizes. Most steak comes in a package that is way too big for two servings - usually over 1.2 pounds. The sirloin tips, often labeled stew beef, usually come in smaller packages - a pound or less - and are usually on sale or a lower price. In this case, the package of beef was $3.99/lb and cost $3.43. Look for a package that doesn't look too fatty and you'll end up with a good steak at a smaller portion for less money.