Beef Strips with Macaroni and Cheese, Potato Salad, and Sautéed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

Beef Strips:

1 lb beef strips (sirloin or flank steak)

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

Macaroni and Cheese:

2 cups elbow macaroni

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1 tsp Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper, to taste

Potato Salad:

3 medium potatoes, boiled and cubed

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp mustard

1 small red onion, diced

1 small carrot, grated

2 tbsp parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

Sautéed Bell Peppers:

1 cup red and yellow bell peppers, sliced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic, minced

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Prepare Beef Strips:

Marinate beef strips in soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook beef strips for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Set aside.

Make Macaroni and Cheese:

Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until slightly thickened.

Add cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper, stirring until melted. Combine with cooked macaroni.

Prepare Potato Salad:

In a large bowl, mix boiled potatoes with mayonnaise, mustard, red onion, grated carrot, parsley, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.

Cook Bell Peppers:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Assemble Plate:

Arrange beef strips, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, and sautéed bell peppers on a plate or tray.

Enjoy this flavorful, comforting dish!