Recipe: Sonoran Beef Steak

Sonoran Beef Steak

4 (4 ounce) beef cubed steaks
1 cup plain dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons garlic-flavored or plain olive oil
Chopped fresh cilantro
SAUCE:
3/4 cup prepared ranch dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix

Combine sauce ingredients in small saucepan; set aside.

Combine bread crumbs, 2 teaspoons taco seasoning and salt and pepper on waxed paper. Brush both sides of beef steaks lightly with some of the oil. Dip into crumb mixture to coat both sides; press coating into steaks.

Heat remaining oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until cooked through, turning occasionally. Meanwhile heat sauce over low heat just until warmed. Serve steaks immediately with sauce. Garnish with cilantro.

Yields: 4 servings
Submitted by: Cattlemen's Beef Board and National