Tuscan Beef

Makes 4 servings • From the kitchen of Cynthia Ganse

Ingredients

1 pound very thin steak, cut into 4 pieces
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 bunch cleaned, trimmed asparagus
1 red pepper (chopped)
1 can Italian diced tomatoes
1 can sliced olives
1 tablespoon green Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups rice (made in advance)

Directions

1. Drop asparagus to boiling water for 5 minutes, remove and set aside.

2. Cook the steak in the olive oil, browning both sides; slowly add the remaining ingredients, except rice.

3. Simmer 5 minutes, add cooked asparagus to mixture.

4. Serve over white rice.

A perfect dinner recipe during a hectic holiday week!