Tyson Heat ‘N Eat Finale

First, I’m sorry I’m late on announcing the winners of last weeks Tyson Heat ‘N Eat Entree giveaway.  The winners are Tammy from LoveMy2Dogs and Leslie from LeslieLovesVeggies. Congraulations ladies!

This week’s recipe uses the Beef Steak Tips in Burgundy Sauce, tender cuts of beef, slow cooked in a rich simmering sauce mushrooms, burgundy wine, and all natural beef stock.

Angel Hair Pesto with Beef Steak Tips in Burgundy

Recipe Courtesy of Robin Miller and Tyson Foods

Recipe serves 4

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

8          ounces angel hair pasta

1          package (17.6 ounces) Tyson® Beef Steak Tips in Burgundy Sauce

⅔         cup prepared basil pesto

¼         cup pine nuts

¼         cup chopped fresh basil, optional

¼         cup coarsely grated or shaved* Asiago or parmesan cheese

Stovetop Preparation Instructions

1.      Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta, add in basil pesto, and set aside.

2.      Empty contents of beef steak tips into a large saucepan and set pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and simmer for an additional five minutes.

3.      Place pine nuts in a small dry skillet and set pan over medium heat. Cook two to three minutes until nuts are golden brown, shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside.

4.      Add drained pasta to the beef mixture and toss to combine. Cook one minute to heat through.

5.      Transfer pasta and beef to a serving platter or individual plates and top with pine nuts, basil (if using) and cheese.

Microwave Preparation Instructions:

1.      Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta, add in basil pesto, and set aside.

2.      Poke three holes in the beef pouch, and place the pouch in its microwave-safe tray. Cover with a paper towel, and cook on high for 5 minutes. Let stand 1-2 minutes before removing from the microwave. Empty the contents of the beef pouch onto the microwave-safe tray.

3.      Place pine nuts on a microwave-safe plate and cook, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.

4.      Add drained pasta to the beef mixture and toss to combine. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds. Stir the mixture and microwave again, uncovered on high, for an additional 30 seconds. Let stand for one minute before removing from the microwave.

5.      Transfer pasta and beef to a serving platter or individual plates and top with pine nuts, basil (if using) and cheese.

*To shave Asiago cheese into thin strips, use a vegetable peeler.

Now…about the giveaway, with each week’s recipe post I will be giving away to 2 winners 1 coupon each for a FREE Tyson Heat ‘N Eat Entree. This has a value of up to $6.99 and is a great way to try something new.

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