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Grilled Canadian Steak for Two on Lentil Ratatouille

Ingredients

5 lb	2.25 kg	Top sirloin portioned into 5 individual 450 g steaks
10	10	sprigs of fresh thyme
2	2	cloves of garlic, crushed
1 oz	30 g	black peppercorns, crushed
		steak seasoning to taste
Lentil Ratatouille:
1 lb	500 g	brown lentils, soaked in water 1 hour
4 oz	120 g	bacon diced
2	2	large onions, coarsely chopped
6	6	garlic cloves, chopped
2 X 28 oz	2 X 800 mL	canned diced tomatoes
2	2	medium eggplants, diced
2	2	medium zucchinis, diced
2	2	red, yellow, and green peppers, diced, each

Instructions

Steak:

1. Remove cap (culotte) muscle and cut double portion (450g) steaks from Top Sirloin main muscle.
2. Trim fat from steaks.
3. Rub steaks with thyme, garlic and pepper and let rest in refrigerator.
4. Season and grill double portion, finish in hot oven if necessary.

Lentil Ratatouille:

1. Saute bacon till brown, add onions, garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add canned tomatoes and drained lentils and cook gently for 1/2 hour.
3. Add all other ingredients and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
4. Adjust seasoning and serve with grilled steak slices.

Servings: 10