Chef Deb's southwestern peppers and steak(Diabetic friendly)

This is a wonderful diabetic dish that my whole family loves

Ingredients

1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground pepper
1 lb top sirloin steak/trim off any fat
3 cloves garlic pealed and minced
3 tsp olive oil
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
medium onion halved legnthwise then thinly sliced
2 tsp brown sugar
3/4 cup brewed coffee or prepared instant coffee
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions
mix together the cumin,chili powder,salt,garlic and pepper in a small bowl

rub the steak with the spiced mixture

In a heavy skillet heat 2 tsp of olive oil over medium heat and add steak and cook 8 to 10 mins each side (if you don't care for medium rare meet) less time if you do

transfer meat to a cutting board and set aside

add another tsp of olive oil to the skillet and add the peppers and onions and stir until tender(about 4 mins)

add brown sugar and stir for two minutes

to serve:

slice steak thinly across the grain and arrange on top of the peppers on a platter
pour any remaining sauce on top and serve with fresh parsley sprigs

Less than 18 carbs per serving and less than 250 calories

add coffee and balsamic vinegar and cook for 3 minutes