Steak with Vegetables and Tomato Sauce

(Salcali Biftek)

1 piece beef steak
1 tbsp butter
3/4 cup + 1/2 cup hot water mixed with 2-3 tbsp crushed tomato, in can
1 small onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, sliced
1-2 mushrooms, brushed, sliced
4-5 slices of green pepper
4-5 slices of red pepper
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Pepper

Garnish:
1 fress green onion, only the white parts, chopped
1 pinch crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp oregano

Fry the beef steak with butter on both sides for a few minutes over medium heat. Then turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the 1/2 cup hot water + crushed tomato mixture, onion and garlic, and cook until the water evaporates.

Place the rest of the ingredients around the steak with 3/4 cup of hot water and cook for about 5-6 minutes on low heat with the lid on until some of the water evaporates.

Put the steak on a service plate and arrange the cooked vegetables with juice over the top. Sprinkle chopped fresh onions, crushed pepper and oregano on top. Serve with any kind of Pilaf.

Makes 1 serving.

Meal Ideas:
- Red Lentil Soup, Pilaf with Almonds, Shepherd's Salad, Hummus, Pide and Almond Pudding.