"Beef... It’s what’s for dinner."

How many times have you heard that slogan? But it is very true! Considering that eight of 10 Americans eat beef up to two times a week, it is definitely an option for dinner or any meal. From hamburgers to pot roast, t-bone steaks to brisket, there are so many choices, and the list could go on. If you’re looking for a healthier type of beef, try looking for the lean types. These include round steaks and roasts, top loin, top sirloin and chuck shoulder. And always, make sure to trim all excess fat from the meat before cooking it.

Did you know that a 3-ounce serving of lean beef contributes less than 10 percent of calories to a 2,000 calorie diet? Since beef is the No. 1 source of protein in the American diet and it also has high percentages of Zinc, Vitamin B-12, and Iron, it is a very nutrient-rich food. So if you’re looking for a food that has a lot of nutrients and tastes great, why not choose beef? It is definitely what’s for dinner.

Grilled Filet Mignon

2 8oz filet
2 oven roasted Florida sweet potatoes
2 grilled corn on the cob
1⁄2 red onion
1 red pepper
10 grilled asparagus
1 tsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp chopped parsley

Tomato Vinaigrette recipe
for the sauce for the filet
1 tomato bruniosed (diced very small)
1 cup olive oil
1 cup vegetable oil
1⁄4 cup soy sauce
1⁄2 cup raspberry balsamic
1 Tbsp chopped shallot
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1⁄4 cup chopped parsley
salt and white pepper, to taste

For the tomato vinaigrette: combine all ingredients and mix very well.

For the sauté vegetables: take the grilled corn off the cob, dice the red onion up into 1⁄4-inch pieces, and do the same with the red pepper. Add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil to a hot skillet, then add onion and red pepper. After they have cooked for 1.5 minutes, add the garlic, corn and parsley, then finish off with salt and pepper.

Grill filet to desired preference. Top with tomato vinaigrette. Serve with sautéed vegetables, oven-roasted sweet potatoes and grilled asparagus. Yield 2 servings.

Cucumber Salad with Spicy Grilled Beef

1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 Tablespoon chili sauce
1 teaspoon of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
3 ounces pickled ginger, chopped
1 Tablespoon Florida green onion, chopped
I Florida cucumber, seed, peeled and thinly sliced
1⁄4 pound filet mignon grilled to taste

Whisk together soy sauce, chili sauce, garlic and vinegar. Cut the beef after grilling into small strips. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving.

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