Italian Steak Recipe
Pounded thin topped with Mozzarella on a bed of sugo
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Ingredients
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Steak Preparation
Sugo (Tomato Sauce)
Method
Steak Preparation
- 1
Pound the Steak
Place the beef steak between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the steak until it is about 1/2 inch thick.
- 2
- 3
Add Mozzarella
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the steak. Set aside while you prepare the sugo.
Sugo (Tomato Sauce)
- 4
Sauté Onions and Garlic
In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, and stir in the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the tomato sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Cook the Steak
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the seasoned steak. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. The cheese should melt and bubble.
- 8
Serve
Spread a generous amount of sugo in the center of a serving plate. Place the cooked steak on top of the sauce. Garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve hot.
