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Beefsteak Pizzaioula

By James Beard

3.8

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This is another Italian version of steak, popular with those who like the flavor of tomatoes.

Ingredients

2-inch sirloin steak, or entrecote for 4 persons
4 chopped cloves of garlic
1/4 cup of olive oil
1 large tin of Italian tomatoes (those canned with basil)
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon of oregano
chopped Italian parsley
sauteéd mushrooms

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Grill according to instructions.

  2. Meanwhile, prepare sauce:

    Step 2

    Sauté garlic in olive oil. Add tomatoes and cook this down to half the original amount. Season to taste with salt, fresh black pepper and 1 teaspoon of oregano.

    Step 3

    When the steak is done to your satisfaction, remove it to a hot platter, pour the sauce over it and top with parsley and mushrooms.

    Step 4

    With this serve a tossed salad, dressed with olive oil, wine vinegar and a touch of garlic, and crusty bread. To drink: an earthy Italian red wine, such as Barbera.

TagsItalianEuropeanBeefMeatSteakCanned TomatoTomatoVegetableMushroomMainDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeEasyBroilHouse & Garden
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