Steak Pizzaiola
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Total time: 50 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
| Beef steaks for four |
| Olive oil |
| Onion – medium sliced |
| Bell pepper – sliced |
| Garlic – 4 cloves |
| Pepperoncini – 2 to 4 drained and thinly sliced or 1-2 fresh poblanos |
| Red Wine – ½ cup |
| Tomatoes – 1# crushed |
| Oregano – 2 pinches |
| Basil – 4-6 leaves |
| Red chili flakes – pinch |
| Mozzarella – on top |
| Parsley – for serving |
Steps:
- Season the steaks on both sides with kosher salt
- Pre-heat a fry pan (a cast iron skillet works best) and add some olive oil
- Sear the steaks, 2 minutes on each side, and set aside in a warmer or low oven.
- Sauté the onion, peppers, and garlic in the same pan, using more oil if needed
- Add the wine and let it cook a bit
- Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, chili flakes, and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Taste for seasonings, and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Add the steaks to the pan, top with mozzarella and cook until done (~10 minutes) in a hot oven.
- Plate the steaks and smother with the sauteed vegetables.
- Garnish with fresh parsley