Description
Steak Pizzaiola with Tomato Sauce is a flavorful Italian dish featuring seared sirloin steaks topped with a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic and herbs. This recipe is a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors, making it a delightful meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of sirloin steak, ½ inch thick, 7 ounces each
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Kosher salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 14 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 small finely chopped onion (¼ cup)
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried whole oregano
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped loosely packed
Instructions
- Season the Steaks: Season the sirloin steaks with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Steaks: Sear the steaks in a hot skillet with olive oil and garlic.
- Make the Tomato Sauce: Saute onions, garlic, add crushed tomatoes, herbs, and simmer.
- Simmer with Steaks: Return steaks to the skillet, top with fresh basil, and simmer.
- Serve: Serve the steak pizzaiola hot with bread or pasta.
Notes
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking to prevent burning.
- Top with fresh basil right before serving for vibrant flavor.
- Experiment with herbs or proteins to customize the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg