Beef with Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce

1 cup white rice, cooked according to package directions

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1-1/2 lbs boneless steak (premium cut such as New York Strip, Sirloin, Fillet Mignon or Rib-Eye) cut into strips

1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Dashes of black pepper

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Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

1 - 9 ounce jar Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 Tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

1/2 Serrano or Jalapeno Pepper, seeds removed and chopped (If you are bold, use the whole pepper)

1 Tablespoon butter

3/4 cup water

Pinch of sugar

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2 Tablespoons olive oil for saute/fry pan

1 Tablespoon fresh basil, chopped for garnish

Season beef with seasoned salt, garlic salt and black pepper.

In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add beef and cook about 3 minutes per side or until cooked through. Set aside.

Combine sauce ingredients in a medium saute pan over high heat. Bring sauce to a boil. Lower heat and let simmer 3 minutes.

To plate dish, layer rice, sun-dried tomato sauce and beef. Garnish with chopped basil.

Serves 4 to 5.

2005

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