bistecca di manzo recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 30 2026
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Bistecca Di Manzo Recipe

Inspired by Bacaro
Time40m
Serves2

Bistecca di manzo is a traditional Italian dish featuring a flat iron steak that is seasoned and cooked to perfection. This version is paired with a fresh kale salad and a unique tahini-anchovy dressing, adding depth to the dish. Here's how to make it at home.

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Ingredients

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Steak

Tahini-Anchovy Dressing

Method

Preparing the Steak

  1. 1

    Season the Steak

    Rub the flat iron steak with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Roast the Steak

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the seasoned steak on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Making the Kale Salad

  1. 3

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine chopped kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Toss to mix well.

Making the Tahini-Anchovy Dressing

  1. 4

    Mix the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, minced anchovy fillets, lemon juice, minced garlic, and water until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serving

  1. 5

    Combine and Serve

    Drizzle the tahini-anchovy dressing over the kale salad. Serve the sliced steak on a plate alongside the salad.

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