Saucy Italian Steak Food

SAUCY ITALIAN STEAK

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Remove fat from beef. Mix flour and pepper; rub over both sides of beef, shaking off excess. Cut beef into 6 serving pieces.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown. Place beef in 11x7-inch (2-qt) glass baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over beef. Cover with foil.
• Bake about 1 hour. Uncover and place green beans around beef. Cover and bake about 30 minutes longer or until beef is of desired doneness. Sprinkle with olives.

SAUCY ITALIAN STEAK

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove fat from beef. Mix flour and pepper, then rub over both sides of beef, shaking off excess. Cut beef into equal serving pieces. Heat oil in a 12 inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook beef in oil for about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown. Place beef in an ungreased rectangular baking dish, 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inches. Pour spaghetti sauce over beef. Cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender. During last 30 minutes of cooking place frozen green beans in sauce around beef. Cover and continue to bake as directed. Sprinkle with olives.

ITALIAN STEAKS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk egg. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Cut steak into four pieces; dip each piece in egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet, cook steaks in oil over medium-high heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Meanwhile, heat sauce in a small saucepan. Spoon over steaks; sprinkle with cheese.

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.

SIMPLE ITALIAN STEAK SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a saucepan, and simmer until the mixture thickens, stirring often.
• Pour over steak, or grilled chicken breast.

SAUCY STEAK SKILLET

Steps:

• Coat steak with flour; brown in hot oil.
• Remove steak from skillet.
• To skillet, add onion and chopped green pepper; cook and stir 1 minute.
• Return steak to skillet.
• Add enough water to reserved potato liquid to measure 1 cup.
• Add catsup, worcestershire sauce, boullion, marjoram and pepper.
• Pour onto steak; heat to boiling.
• Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
• Add the potatoes and beans.
• Simmer another 15 minutes.

ITALIAN SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Remove meat form bag; pound to flatten. , In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown steak on both sides in butter. Add the tomatoes, salt, basil and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes., Add green pepper and onion. Cover and cook 30-45 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese; cook for 2 minutes or until melted.