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Family Steak and Vegetable Platter

Prep Time15 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time40 mins

For a relaxing dinner serve a large platter of tender grilled Ontario beef and an assortment of farm-fresh vegetables. If you like, grill Ontario sweet corn and peppers along with the steak. Celebrate family, summer and good food. Enjoy!

 1 lb (500 g) boneless Ontario Beef Top Sirloin or other grilling steak, 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick
 1 lb (500 g) small Ontario Potatoes, scrubbed
 8 oz (250 g) Ontario Green Beans, trimmed
 2 Ontario Tomatoes, any colour, cut into wedges
 2 Ontario Green Onions, thinly sliced
 4 cups (1 L) torn mixed Ontario Salad greens
Dressing:
 ¼ cup (50 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
 2 tbsp (25 mL) balsamic vinegar
 2 cloves Ontario Garlic, pressed
 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Thyme
 2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
 1 tsp (5 mL) Ontario liquid Honey
 ¼ tsp (1 mL) each coarse salt and ground pepper
Steps:
1

Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, 2 tsp (10 mL) of the thyme, mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Remove 2 tsp (10 mL) and brush one side of the steak with half. Place steak, dressing side down on greased grill over medium-high heat. Brush with remaining half of removed dressing; close lid and grill, turning once, until medium-rare, about 8 minutes, or until desired doneness. Transfer to cutting board and let stand for 10 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain.

2

Meanwhile, in large pot of lightly salted water, bring potatoes to boil; cook until just-tender, about 10 minutes. Add green beans; cook for 5 minutes or until beans are tender. Drain vegetables and run under cold water; drain well.

3

Cut potatoes into quarters or halves (depending on size); arrange in section on large platter. Fill rest of platter with sections of beef, beans, tomatoes, onions and lettuce. Sprinkle with remaining dressing and with thyme; toss gently to coat.

Cook's Notes:
4

Servings 4

Use Ontario baby salad greens and try sliced Ontario red onion. Fresh herbs add a burst of flavor. If you like, sprinkle with additional tiny pieces of whole thyme leaves.