Glazed Beef With Pineapple Salsa

Makes 4 servings

Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

• Beef
  • 1 - Tablespoon butter
  • 1 - pound (3/4-inch thick) beef strip steak, trimmed
  • 1/4 - cup red jalapeño jelly
• Salsa
  • 1 - cup fresh pineapple, chopped*
  • 1/4 - cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 - kiwifruit, peeled, chopped
  • 1 - medium banana, peeled, chopped
  • 1 - Tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 - Tablespoons fresh lime juice

Directions

1. Melt butter in 10-inch nonstick skillet until sizzling; add beef steak.  Cook over medium heat for 12 to 16 minutes, turning once, until desired doneness.

2. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add jelly. As jelly melts, spoon over meat to glaze all sides for 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, stir together all salsa ingredients in medium bowl.  To serve, thinly slice steak; fan slices on serving plate.  Top with salsa.

*Substitute 1 cup drained pineapple tidbits.

Alan’s Kitchen Tip

• Make the salsa just before serving to keep the fruit fresh and bright.