Tomato Steak Sandwiches

My husband and I came up with these open-faced sandwiches when we didn't have much in the refrigerator. They've been a favorite ever since, particularly when we need a quick dinner. You can easily double the recipe when company drops by.

Tomato Steak Sandwiches

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 3 plain bagels, split
  • 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 6 thick slices tomato
  • 6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat broiler. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add beef; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until browned; drain. Stir in salt and pepper.
  • 2. Spread cut sides of bagels with cream cheese. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet; spoon beef over bagels. Top with tomato and mozzarella cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

1 open-faced sandwich: 381 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.