Treat yourself to a savory and delectable Italian dish with our comprehensive guide to the art of cooking steak pizzaiola. This classic recipe combines the flavors of tender steak, tangy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs to create a mouthwatering meal that will satisfy any palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests, our exploration of this iconic dish will provide you with all the essential tips and tricks to craft a perfect steak pizzaiola that will leave your taste buds singing.
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STEAK PIZZAIOLA
Drawing inspiration from a Neapolitan classic, we simmer steak in a tomato-based sauce flavored with peppers and onions for a hearty one-pot meal.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle the steak all over with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and sear until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Add the garlic to the skillet. Once it sizzles, add the onion and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften slightly, about 4 minutes. Add the pepperoncini, tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes and 3/4 cup water and stir to combine. Bring to a rapid simmer, then nestle the steak in the sauce and simmer, turning once, until medium rare, about 7 minutes.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest about 5 minutes. Continue simmering the sauce until thickened, about 3 more minutes. Thinly slice the steak against the grain and divide among plates. Top with the sauce and parsley. Serve with focaccia.
CHEF JOHN'S STEAK PIZZAIOLA
There are hundreds of ways to make pizzaiola, from versions featuring slowly braised tough cuts of beef to quickly seared tenderloin medallions, like I used here. The one thing most people agree on is that you should, if at all possible, use really fresh, very sweet, vine-ripened tomatoes. Serve on top of toasted bread with mozzarella cheese.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Season steak medallions with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add steaks and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Reserve oil in skillet.
- Place mushrooms and butter into the skillet and season with salt; cook and stir until mushrooms are softened and beginning to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add peppers and cook and stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in wine and sprinkle in dried oregano. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until the wine is nearly evaporated, about 3 minutes.
- Stir tomato concasse into the mushroom mixture and simmer until tomato is softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add fresh oregano, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes; stir to combine. Adjust salt and black pepper to taste.
- Place steaks back into the skillet with the mushroom mixture and cook until warmed through and cooked to desired doneness, 4 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 424.1 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
STEAK PIZZAIOLA
Serve this tender, fall-off-the-bone meat with bread, polenta, or sauteed Swiss chard. You can also present it as a "sauce" by shredding the meat, mixing it with the leftover tomatoes from the pan, and tossing with pasta.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Season the meat on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over high heat and swirl in the olive oil. Brown the meat on both sides. Remove the meat from the skillet and take the pan off the heat.
- Stir into the pan the garlic, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, and whole tomatoes. Mash up the tomatoes with the back of a spoon, return the meat to the pan, spoon the sauce over it, and cover tightly.
- Braise in the oven for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook for an additional 30 minutes, until the sauce has thickened up.
STEAK PIZZAIOLA
Make and share this Steak Pizzaiola recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Steak
Time 1h45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Add the steak and brown well on both sides.
- Slice the onion and peel the garlic.
- Remove the steak from the pan and reduce heat to medium.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook for about one minute.
- Add the hot cherry peppers, if desired, and then the tomato paste.
- Roughly chop or squeeze the tomatoes and add to the pan along with the spices.
- Bring to a boil, put the steak back in the pan. Cover and lower to a simmer.
- Cook for 1 1/2 hours until extremely tender.
QUICK STEAK PIZZAIOLA
Our quick version of pizzaiola is brimming with Italian flavors: tomatoes, mozzarella, and oregano. Serve it with a side of your favorite pasta.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Generously season steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Working in batches if needed to avoid crowding pan, add the steaks, and sear until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium; add garlic. Cook, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and oregano. Cook over high heat until sauce is thickened, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Return steaks and any accumulated juices from plate to skillet; cover, and cook until steaks are just heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. To serve, transfer steaks to plates, and top with sauce and mozzarella; garnish with more oregano.
PAN-SEARED STEAK WITH PIZZAIOLA SAUCE
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic. Let the garlic sizzle a minute, then toss in the bell peppers and mushrooms. Season with 1 teaspoon of the salt and the oregano. Sauté until the mushrooms and peppers are caramelized on the edges, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the tomatoes, and slosh out the can with 1/2 cup hot water, adding that to the skillet as well. Bring to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened and the peppers break down, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Season the steaks with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sear them in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until done to your liking, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Let the steaks rest for a few minutes while the sauce finishes cooking.
- To serve, put the steaks on plates and top with the pepper sauce. Serve immediately.
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- This recipe could also be made with a piece of beef tenderloin, seared and then sliced.
STEAK PIZZAIOLA
Steps:
- Sprinkle both sides of the steak with salt.
- In a large skillet, preheated over high heat, pan-broil the steaks, until the large ones are almost done to taste, or the small ones are well browned. If using large steaks, you probably will not be able to fit them all in the pan at once. Do a couple at a time, then remove them and set them aside while cooking the rest. The small steaks should fit comfortably in the pan side by side, but if they crowd the pan, do not brown them all at once. When all the steaks have been cooked, pour off any fat in the skillet.
- Add the 2 cups of tomato sauce and dried oregano to the pan, scraping up any brown film or bits in the pan. Return the cubed steaks to the pan if you are using them and they were set aside. Bring to a simmer over high heat. If using cubed steaks, cover the pan and adjust the heat so the tomatoes simmer gently for about 40 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
- Place each steak on dinner plate and top with sauce. If the sauce on the cubed steaks is not thick enough, uncover pan at the end of the cooking time and reduce.
- In a 1 1/2- to 2-quart saucepan, combine the oil and onion and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the onion is fully tender and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Or, over medium-low heat, combine the oil and the garlic. Cook the garlic, pressing it into the oil a couple of times to release its flavor, until it barely begins to color on both sides. Remove the garlic.
- With a food mill, puree the tomatoes directly into the pot and stir well. Add salt and either hot pepper flakes or black pepper to taste. Increase the heat slightly and bring to a brisk simmer. Adjusting the heat as the sauce cooks down, and stirring frequently, simmer briskly for about 12 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and reduced.
- Season with herbs according to the recipe you are preparing. For the most basic sauce, add a few torn basil leaves or a tablespoon of finely cut parsley while the sauce is simmering. Then add a little more at the end of cooking.
STEAK PIZZAIOLA PASTA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, season the steak with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the steak and cook until well browned, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet along with the bell peppers, red onion, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the wine and cook until almost evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the pasta and any steak juices to the sauce; toss until warmed through, about 1 minute, adding the reserved cooking water as necessary to loosen. Season with salt and pepper and stir in 3/4 cup basil. Divide among bowls. Thinly slice the steak and serve on the pasta. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup basil.
BISTECCA ALLA PIZZAIOLA (STEAK WITH THE PIZZAIOLO'S WIFE'S SAUCE
Not sure where this comes from. May be from a book, may be my own, who knows anymore. I do know that we love it. Please try to use fresh oregano, I have had good results with dried but nothing beats the fresh, small leaves. It really does make a big difference. Be sure to serve with some good bread to sop up the gravy. You can use your favorite tomato sauce recipe if you wish, or, dare I say, your favorite jar. As always, the time to make it is just a guess.
Provided by Ilysse
Categories Steak
Time 45m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To prepare tomato sauce place about a tbsp of oil and a crushed clove of garlic in a medium size pot.
- Let garlic turn slightly golden but remove from pot before it becomes too brown.
- Add tomatoes with their liquid and simmer until there is little to no more liquid on top of the sauce.
- Set aside.
- Season steaks on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat remaining oil in a large skillet (it should be able to hold both steaks without overcrowding) over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add garlic and saute for 1 minute then add steaks.
- Quickly brown 1 minute on both sides then transfer to a plate.
- Add the red pepper flakes and oregano to the pan the steaks were cooked in, then add the wine and cook stirring until the liquid is slightly reduced.
- Add tomato sauce, stir then return steak to pan.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook 6-8 minutes turning once (or to your desired doneness).
- Put steak on a serving dish and pour sauce over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.3, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 21.2, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 9.7, Protein 3.4
STEAK PIZZAIOLA
Steps:
- Season steaks generously with salt and pepper. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook steaks, undisturbed, until deeply browned underneath, about 3 minutes. Turn and drain all but 1 Tbsp. fat from skillet (if needed). Place garlic next to steaks and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown around edges, about 30 seconds. Add basil and red pepper flakes, then marinara. Bring mixture to a simmer and spoon sauce over steaks to smother. Cook steaks until just cooked through but still pink in the center, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer steaks and sauce to a platter. Sprinkle with oregano and drizzle with oil.
THE REALTOR'S STEAK PIZZAIOLA
Serve this classic Italian dish with thin spaghetti or garlic mashed potatoes. It's very quick and simple to do but everyone will think you did something amazing. Use the best steaks you can for this.
Provided by Realtor by day
Categories Steak
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the oregano, garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes with their juice and simmer, squashing the tomatoes with the back of a fork while they're cooking.
- Add wine and cook until reduced and thickened slightly, about 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, heat skillet over medium-high heat.
- Rub steaks with remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper.
- Add steaks to hot pan, cooking about 8 minutes per side for medium. Cook to desired doneness.
- Cut steaks into thick strips and divide among 4 plates.
- Pour sauce into saute pan to deglaze, scraping any bits up from bottom of pan. Pour sauce over steak.
STEAK PIZZAIOLA
From "Mad Hungry" by Lucinda Scala Quinn. This version uses a chuck roast and braises in the oven. She suggests serving with bread or polenta and a sauteed green vegetable.
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Season the meat on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over high heat and swirl in the olive oil. Brown the meat on both sides. Remove the meat from the skillet and take the pan off the heat.
- Stir into the pan the garlic, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, tomato paste and whole tomatoes. Mash up the tomatoes with the back of a spoon, return the meat to the pan, spoon the sauce over it, and cover tightly.
- Braise in the oven for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook for an additional 30 minutes, until the sauce has thickened up.
PORK STEAK PIZZAIOLA
Steps:
- Rub the pork steaks in a little olive oil and adobo seasoning. If adobo isn't available try plain black pepper, southwest, cajun, or even a little chili powder. Set meat aside. Saute onion, garlic, & peppers in dutch oven with a little olive oil. I like to include some larger onion & pepper sizes (1/2" to 1" square). Remove from dutch oven & place in bowl. Add the pork steak to the dutch oven and brown 1-2 minutes per side. Remove meat from dutch oven. Add the wine and scrape the bottom of the dutch oven until free of meat crust. Allow the wine to simmer off for a few minutes (don't burn). Add the meat, onion/pepper mixture, and rest of the ingredients. Only add one can of water with the tomato paste. Simmer for 20 - 40 minutes. Serve over pasta with a good Chianti.
STEAK PIZZAIOLA
Make and share this Steak Pizzaiola recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Brenda.
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat salt pork, butter and oil in saute pan.
- Add peppers, garlic, parsley and oregano.
- Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, bring to boil, reduce to a simmer and cook slowly uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Season to taste.
- Grill (or pan sear and finish in a 400 degree oven) steak, slice thinly, plate and spoon sauce over.
STRIP STEAK PIZZAIOLA
Make and share this Strip Steak Pizzaiola recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chef 1018770
Categories Steak
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes and oregano and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Check the seasonings.
- Cook the steak in a separate skillet to desired doneness.
- Serve the steak, topped with the sauce.
- Garnish with the cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1105.2, Fat 86.3, SaturatedFat 32.4, Cholesterol 260.8, Sodium 527.7, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 72.1
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of steak: A good steak for pizzaiola should be flavorful and tender. Some good options include flank steak, skirt steak, or hanger steak. The article recommends using a 1-inch thick steak and cutting it against the grain into thin strips. This will help to ensure that the steak is cooked evenly and is tender.
- Marinate the steak: Marinating the steak in a flavorful marinade will help to tenderize it and add flavor. The article provides a simple marinade recipe made with olive oil, garlic, herbs, and spices. You can also use your steak sauce or dressing of choice. Marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Cook the steak properly: The steak should be cooked over high heat until it is browned on all sides. The article recommends cooking the steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. If you prefer your steak more well-done, cook it for a few minutes longer per side.
- Use a good quality pizza sauce: The pizza sauce is an important part of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality sauce. You can either make your sauce from scratch or use a store-bought sauce. If you're using a store-bought sauce, be sure to choose one that is flavorful and has a good consistency.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the steak and vegetables, be sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the food from cooking evenly. If necessary, cook the food in batches.
- Serve immediately: Steak pizzaiola is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will ensure that the steak is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are still crisp.
Conclusion:
Steak pizzaiola is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its flavorful steak, tender vegetables, and rich pizza sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy steak, give steak pizzaiola a try. You won't be disappointed!
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