Now you can have sweet caramelized onion without a lot of time and effort. Cook the onion over high heat, add a bit of sugar, then reduce the heat to finish the process. If you planned ahead and have some Grilled Sirloin with Honey-Mustard Marinade (page 176), it would be wonderful in this dish.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4, 1 open-face sandwich per serving

　　1/4 long, wide French bread (about 4 ounces)

　　1 teaspoon canola or corn oil

　　1 large onion (yellow preferred) (about 8 ounces), thinly sliced

　　1 teaspoon sugar

　　1/3 cup water

　　2 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt

　　2 teaspoons yellow mustard

　　12 ounces cooked beef from Grilled Sirloin with Honey-Mustard Marinade or other cooked lean, low-sodium beef, thinly sliced

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300°F. Wrap the bread in aluminum foil and put in the oven.

　　

Step 2

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion for 3 minutes, stirring constantly (using two utensils works well). Reduce the heat to medium high.

　　

Step 3

Stir in the sugar. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the onion is richly browned, stirring constantly. Stir in the water. Remove from the heat.

　　

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt and mustard until completely blended.

　　

Step 5

Cut the bread in half lengthwise, then cut each piece in half crosswise. Spread the yogurt mixture on the cut side. Top with the beef, and then the onion.

　　

nutrition information

Step 6

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 7

Calories: 296

　　

Step 8

Total Fat: 7.5g

　　

Step 9

Saturated: 2.5g

　　

Step 10

Trans: 0.0g

　　

Step 11

Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

　　

Step 12

Monounsaturated: 4.0g

　　

Step 13

Cholesterol: 62mg

　　

Step 14

Sodium: 387mg

　　

Step 15

Carbohydrates: 27g

　　

Step 16

Fiber: 2g

　　

Step 17

Sugars: 9g

　　

Step 18

Protein: 29g

　　

Step 19

Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 20

1 1/2 Starch

　　

Step 21

1 Vegetable

　　

Step 22

3 Lean Meat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals