1 lb. sirloin steak*
2 tbsp. powdered steak seasoning**
2/3 cup flour, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste
2 cups crumbled corn flakes
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optional)
1/4 cup margarine
2 tbsp. flour
1 cup reduced-fat milk
5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Preheat oven to 400o. Cut beef in
bite size squares (about 1 1/4 inch squares) and roll in steak
seasoning. Shake seasoned steak pieces in a bag containing the
flour, salt and pepper mixture until each piece is individually
coated. Refrigerate steak while continuing preparation. In a
bowl, thoroughly blend corn flake crumbs, chopped pecans, Parmesan
cheese, paprika and nutmeg (optional). Set aside. In a saucepan,
melt margarine. Add flour and stir until flour is completely
dissolved. Add reduced-fat milk, heat and stir until mixture
boils. Lower heat to simmer, add grated cheddar cheese and Worcestershire
sauce and continue stirring and cooking until cheese melts.
Keep cheese mixture warm.
Dip each floured steak square in cheese sauce,
then roll in bowl of dry crumb mixture so all sides are coated.
Place on well-greased or non-stick coated cookie sheet, leaving
spaces between each square. Bake 15 minutes or until steak squares
are a deep, golden brown. Cool slightly before removing from
pan with spatula.
Yield: 6 servings (2 ounces per serving).
(*) Choice-grade sirloin preferred
(**) Located in spice section of supermarket