Pan Seared Steak With Pizzaiola Sauce Food

PAN-SEARED STEAK PIZZAIOLA

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon oregano and next 3 ingredients; stir 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juices and bring to simmer, crushing with back of fork. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle steaks on both sides with salt and pepper, then crush 1/2 teaspoon oregano finely between fingertips and sprinkle over steaks. Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add ribeye steaks. Sauté until cooked to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Cut steaks into pieces and divide among 4 plates. Add sauce to skillet. Bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits; spoon sauce over steaks.

SIRLOIN STEAKS WITH PIZZAIOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a heavy-based frying pan over a high heat, then add the olive oil and garlic. Season the meat; then, two at a time, quickly brown the steaks on both sides.
• Put all 4 steaks in the pan, add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, then turn down the heat. Sprinkle the oregano over the meat and tomatoes, partially cover the pan, then simmer gently for 10 mins.
• Lift the tender pieces of meat from the pan, cover with foil, then set aside. Increase the heat, then simmer the tomato sauce for about 10 mins, until it has reduced by half. Spoon the sauce over the steak and serve with new potatoes and a handful of rocket.

STEAK WITH PIZZAIOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the sauce. If using fresh tomatoes, roughly chop them. Place in a pan with the garlic, oil, oregano or marjoram and season to taste. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins, stirring once or twice. Take off the heat, stir in the basil, then set aside.
• When ready to serve, heat a heavy-based frying pan until you can feel a strong heat rising. Smear the oil on both sides of the steak and season each side. Slap the steak into the centre of the pan and adjust the heat to medium-high. Cook for 6 mins, turning halfway through - this is for medium rare. For a medium steak, allow 7-8 mins in total, allow 8-10 mins for well done.
• Remove from the pan to a warm platter and leave to stand for 5 mins. Cut in two and serve drizzled with any juices and topped with the sauce.

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.