Description
Steak Pizzaiola is a comforting Italian dish featuring tender flank steak simmered in a rich, tangy tomato sauce, infused with garlic and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring flank steak to room temperature and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Sear the steak for 4-5 minutes per side until medium-rare. Remove and let rest.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add canned tomatoes with their juices, breaking them up as they cook. Stir in salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer sauce for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Slice the rested steak against the grain and return it to the pan with sauce. Simmer briefly before serving hot over pasta or crusty bread.
Notes
- Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
- Can be served over pasta or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg