Easy to Make Italian Steak Recipe (a.k.a. Steak Pizzaiola)

beef steak

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork steak

Lean cuts are lower in fat, while pork steak is often less expensive.

Place the sliced steak in between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or butchers’ paper and pound using a mallet until it is half as thick as the original slice. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.

Add olive oil to a large frying pan or rondeau pot over medium heat.

Once the oil begins to lightly smoke add in the steaks and cook for 2 to 2 ½ minutes per side or until browned. You may have to do this in batches depending on how big the pan is. Remove the steak from the pan.

Add the onions and garlic to the pan and roast for 6-8 minutes or until browned.

Deglaze with wine and cook until most of it has been absorbed, there should be 2 to 3 tablespoons left in the pan.

Add in the tomatoes and stew over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until the sauce is thick and the tomatoes have broken down. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the steaks to the top of the tomato sauce, place a lid on and cook for 5 to 6 minutes to warm the steak back up.

Finish by stirring in some fresh oregano and serve.

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