PrintClassic Steak Pizzaiola: Tender Italian Steak in Rich Tomato Sauce
Make authentic Carne alla Pizzaiola easily tonight. This recipe features tender beef simmered in a flavorful tomato, garlic, and herb sauce, perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6-ounce) beef steaks (sirloin or top round work well)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season both sides of the steaks generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the steaks for 2 to 3 minutes per side until nicely browned. Remove the steaks from the skillet and set them aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Pour in the red wine (if using) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Return the seared steaks to the skillet. Pour the beef broth around the steaks.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the steaks simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the beef reaches your desired tenderness.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve the steak immediately, spooning the rich tomato garlic steak sauce generously over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Serve this savory Italian meat dish over cooked pasta, creamy polenta, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- For a richer flavor, use good quality canned tomatoes.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 10 minutes of simmering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 90