Steak Pizzaiola
This is a wonderful anytime dish. The beef marinates well with the tomato sauce. This is great for either a weeknight or special candlelight weekend dinner.
Ingredients
2 lbs flank steak, skirt steak, or rib eye steak (if you want to splurge)
2-28oz cans San Marzano crushed tomatoes
1 -12oz can tomato paste
4 cloves garlic chopped
1 sweet onion chopped
extra virgin olive oil
salt
black pepper
red pepper flakes
12 fresh basil leaves – cleaned and chopped
1/2 cup white wine
4 tbs sugar
Additional basil for garnish
Grated cheese for topping
Directions
1. In a large deep skillet, add the olive oil, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sauté till onion is translucent and garlic is golden brown.
2. Salt the steak and add to skillet. Brown on both sides (about 4 mins per side). Remove and set aside.
3. Shut off stove. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and white wine.
4. Mix and cook over a medium heat. Taste and adjust sauce. If needed, add more sugar, wine, or salt and pepper.
5. When adjusted, add the basil and return the steak. Cover and cook over a low heat for approximately 1 hour.
6. Arrange the steak on a platter add sauce, grated cheese, and garnish with basil.
Enjoy the extra sauce over your favorite pasta and serve on the side.
