Italian Fried Steak With Roasted Pepper Pesto Food

PEPPER STEAK WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER PESTO

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of steak with pepper and salt; brush with oil. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add steak; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, or until of desired doneness. Remove steak from pan to cutting board; let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix pesto, roasted peppers and lemon juice. Cut steak into thin slices. Serve with red pepper pesto.

ITALIAN PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Rub mixture over both sides of steak; set aside.
• In large nonstick skillet, saute the peppers, onion and garlic in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Add tomatoes and remaining Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Stir in vinegar; keep warm.
• Place steak on a broiler pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. (I used my Calphalon hard anodized skillet.).
• Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 4-8 minutes on each side or until desired doneness.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

FLAT IRON STEAK WITH PIQUILLO PEPPER PESTO

Steps:

• For the pesto: Combine the piquillo peppers, macadamia nuts, salt and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed. Spoon the pesto into a bowl and set aside until ready to use.
• For the steak: Remove the flat iron steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the steak dry with paper towels and sprinkle all over with the salt. Add the oil to the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan. Carefully add the steak to the pan and place a foil-wrapped brick or a small cast-iron pan on top of the steak to weight it down. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side. Remove the weight and, using tongs, flip the steak. Cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness. Remove the steak from the pan and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve with the pesto.