Treat yourself to the savory flavors of steak pizzaiola. Tender slices of steak cooked in a delicious tomato sauce with Italian herbs.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Resting Time15 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Servings (Adjustable): 2
Calories: 443kcal
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Ingredients
FOR THE STEAK:
2slicesof sirloin steak½ inch thick, 7 ounces each
2clovescrushed garlic
2tablespoonsbutter
kosher saltto taste
ground black pepperto taste
2 to 3tablespoonsolive oil
FOR THE SAUCE:
14ouncescanned crushed tomatoes
1small finely chopped onion¼ cup
3clovesminced garlic
¼teaspoondried basil
½teaspoondried whole oregano
¼cupfresh basilchopped, loosely packed
kosher saltto taste
ground black pepperto taste
Instructions
Season sirloin steak with salt and black pepper. Allow to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before cooking.
In a heated skillet with oil and garlic, sear steak one at a time. Turn steak after 30 seconds to 1 minute when it’s slightly golden brown.
Add butter, tilt the pan and start basting the steak. Do this for the second piece of steak. If you’re using a larger skillet, opt to sear both steaks at the same time.
Transfer steaks to a plate. Let it rest.
In the same skillet with half of oil-butter removed, sauté onions until translucent.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Avoid garlic from burning.
Pour crushed tomatoes then sprinkle dried basil and dried oregano. Season to taste. Simmer over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
Once sauce starts to thicken, add the steaks and continue to simmer for 30 seconds. Turn steaks then top with fresh basil. Turn off heat after 30 seconds or once steaks are warmed through.
Served with some crusty bread or as topping to your favorite pasta.
Notes
This recipe cooks quickly, it’s best to prepare everything within reach to avoid burning onions and garlic or ending up with very thick sauce. Fresh basil is best when added last, just before serving. The main ingredients of the steak pizzaiola - beef, onions, garlic, basil, oregano, and tomatoes are essential but you can also add other complementing herbs and spices or change up the protein.