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steak pizzaiola recipe: The Best Rustic Beef Dish Packed with Flavor and Simplicity

Steak Pizzaiola plated with rich tomato sauce and basil

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Ingredients

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  • 2 8- ounce striploin or sirloin steaks cut in half width-wise.
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 peeled small diced yellow onion
  • 4 finely minced cloves of garlic
  • ¾ cup pinot grigiooptional
  • 10-12 small to medium peeled,seeded, and roughly chopped fresh vine ripe tomatoes (or 1 28-ounce and 1 15-ounce cans of San Marzano tomatoes that are crushed by hand)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • coarse salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

– Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients

Chop your vegetables and hand-crush tomatoes. Pound steaks to 1/2″ thickness, pat dry, and season liberally with salt and pepper.

– Step 2: Sear the Steak

In a large, hot pan, sear the steaks in olive oil until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

– Step 3: Sauté the Veggies

Add more oil and toss in mushrooms and bell peppers. Cook until browned. Add chopped garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant.

– Step 4: Deglaze and Build the Sauce

Add wine and beef stock, boil for 2 minutes, reduce heat. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper.

– Step 5: Braise Low and Slow

Return steaks to the pan. Simmer covered on low for 90-120 minutes, flipping every 30 minutes. Add water if sauce thickens too much.

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Notes

Tips for Best Results

– Choosing the Right Pan

Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or enameled Dutch oven. Cast iron retains heat well for perfect braising.

– Layering Flavors

Don’t skip steps like browning the meat or sautéing the veggies. These stages add layers of flavor.

– Sauce Fixes and Enhancements

Too tangy? Add a pinch of sugar. Too thick? Add a splash of water. Want more depth? A dash of Worcestershire works wonders.