Beef Pizzaiola Recipe
Ingredients
| 2 boneless beef top loin steaks, 3/4 inch thick (10 ounces each), trimmed | ||
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper | ||
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Onion | 1 Large, cut in half | |
| 1 small red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces | ||
| 1 small green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces | ||
| Garlic | 2 Clove (5gm), crushed | |
| 1/2 cup canned chicken broth or Old-Fashioned Chicken Broth | ||
| Red wine vinegar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Sugar | 1 Teaspoon | |
| 8 cherry tomatoes, each cut in half | ||
| 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus additional sprigs | ||
Directions
1. Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Sprinkle steaks with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
2. Heat nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add steaks; cook 4 minutes. Turn steaks over; cook 4 to 5 minutes longer for medium-rare or until desired doneness. Transfer steaks to platter; cover with foil to keep warm.
3. In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion, red and green peppers, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender and golden, about 10 minutes.
4. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in broth, vinegar, sugar, and cherry tomatoes; heat to boiling. Cook 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat and stir in chopped fresh basil.
5. To serve, slice steaks and arrange on 4 dinner plates; top with pepper mixture. Garnish with the basil sprigs.
2. Heat nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add steaks; cook 4 minutes. Turn steaks over; cook 4 to 5 minutes longer for medium-rare or until desired doneness. Transfer steaks to platter; cover with foil to keep warm.
3. In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion, red and green peppers, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender and golden, about 10 minutes.
4. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in broth, vinegar, sugar, and cherry tomatoes; heat to boiling. Cook 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat and stir in chopped fresh basil.
5. To serve, slice steaks and arrange on 4 dinner plates; top with pepper mixture. Garnish with the basil sprigs.
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