Jul 14 2026
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Original King Size Breaded Steak Recipe

Inspired by Ricobene's
Time1h
Serves4

Served with Red Gravy.

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Ingredients

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Steak

Red Gravy

Method

Preparing the Steak

  1. 1

    Tenderizing the Steak

    Begin by tenderizing the beef steak using a meat mallet. Pound the steak to about 1/2 inch thickness to ensure it cooks evenly and absorbs the flavors.

  2. 2

    Seasoning the Steak

    Sprinkle both sides of the tenderized steak with salt and black pepper. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes to absorb the seasoning.

  3. 3

    Breading the Steak

    Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with all-purpose flour, the second with beaten eggs, and the third with breadcrumbs. Dredge the steak in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Frying the Steak

  1. 4

    Heating the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.

  2. 5

    Cooking the Steak

    Carefully place the breaded steak in the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Making the Red Gravy

  1. 6

    Sautéing the Aromatics

    In a separate saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  2. 7

    Adding the Tomatoes

    Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, followed by oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. If using, add the red wine for added depth of flavor.

  3. 8

    Simmering the Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook uncovered for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.

Serving the Dish

  1. 9

    Plating the Steak

    Place the fried breaded steak on a serving plate and generously ladle the red gravy over the top.

  2. 10

    Garnishing

    Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

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