Steak Pizzaiola
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
741 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Steak Pizzaiola
Description
This recipe begins with chuck steaks pounded to half-inch thickness, seasoned and seared for a browned crust. A sauce is created by sautéing mushrooms, red bell peppers, and garlic in olive oil, then adding crushed plum tomatoes, dry white wine, beef stock, oregano, and red pepper flakes. The mixture simmers to meld flavors while the steaks braise gently within, becoming tender over 90 to 120 minutes.
The resulting dish combines tender beef with a wine-stewed tomato sauce enriched by fragrant herbs and vegetables. The slight heat from crushed red pepper flakes is balanced by earthy mushrooms and sweet red pepper. Fresh chopped basil added at the end brightens the flavor.
This hearty meat dish pairs well with pasta or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. The recipe allows alternatives to chuck steak, such as thin cuts of top or bottom round. Excess fat can be skimmed from the sauce by layering paper towels or spooning it off. Leftovers keep for three days and can be warmed on the stovetop or in the oven for serving again.
Ingredients
- 4 chuck steak about 3 pounds (1.4kg) total, boneless
- 5 tablespoons (75g) olive oil divided
- 1 large red bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 pound (226g) cremini mushrooms sliced
- 15 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 ounce can plum tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (120g) white wine dry
- 1/2 cup (120g) beef stock low sodium
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed, hot
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 5 large basil chopped, leaves
Instructions
- Pound the chuck steaks to approximately 1/2" thick.
- Heat a large heavy pan to a touch higher than medium heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Pat the steaks very dry and liberally season with salt and pepper on both sides. Sear the steaks in the hot pan until well browned on both sides then remove the steaks to a plate.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the pan along with the mushrooms and peppers. Saute until soft (about 7-10 minutes) then add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Add the hot red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the beef stock and wine and bring to a boil. After 2 minutes reduce heat to medium-low and add the tomatoes to the pan and stir together. Bring the sauce to a lively simmer. Taste test and add salt and pepper to taste along with the dried oregano.
- Add the steaks to the pan and cover with the lid. Cook over a low simmer until very tender (90-120 minutes). Flip the steaks every 30 minutes to ensure even cooking. If the sauce starts to dry out during the braising process, just add a few ounces of water to the pan.
- Once the steaks are very tender, turn off the heat and taste test one more time, adjusting salt and pepper if required. There will be a good amount of fat in the sauce that has risen to the top. If you like, you can spoon it out, or use paper towels. Simply lay the paper towels on top of the sauce and lift. The fat will adhere to the paper towels.
- Top with fresh basil and serve with grated Pecorino Romano and crusty bread to mop up the amazing sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- The recipe supports substitutes like top round or bottom round steaks pounded thin, as well as bone-in chuck steaks.
- To remove fat, place paper towels on the sauce surface and discard repeatedly or skim with a spoon for a leaner sauce.
- Store leftovers up to three days and reheat gently on the stovetop or in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 741 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 741kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.9g | 4% |
| Protein | 74.2g | 148% |
| Fat | 41.8g | 64% |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2g | 66% |
| Cholesterol | 240mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 1066mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% |
| Sugar | 7.2g | 14% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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