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Steak Pizzaiola

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Beef steaks for four
  • Olive oil
  • Onion – medium sliced
  • Bell pepper – sliced
  • Garlic – 4 cloves
  • Pepperoncini – 2 to 4 drained and thinly sliced or 1-2 fresh poblanos
  • Red Wine – ½ cup
  • Tomatoes – 1# crushed
  • Oregano – 2 pinches
  • Basil – 4-6 leaves
  • Red chili flakes – pinch
  • Mozzarella – on top
  • Parsley – for serving

Instructions
 

  • Season the steaks on both sides with kosher salt
  • Pre-heat a fry pan (a cast iron skillet works best) and add some olive oil
  • Sear the steaks, 2 minutes on each side, and set aside in a warmer or low oven.
  • Sauté the onion, peppers, and garlic in the same pan, using more oil if needed
  • Add the wine and let it cook a bit
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, chili flakes, and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Taste for seasonings, and add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Add the steaks to the pan, top with mozzarella and cook until done (~10 minutes) in a hot oven.
  • Plate the steaks and smother with the sauteed vegetables.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley