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Steak Pizzaiola has been moved into the hosted Uncle Cheese recipe system for browser review and Hot-station publishing.

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Steak Pizzaiola

Tomato-braised steak with peppers, mushrooms, garlic, and basil.

Yield: about 3 lb steak batch
Style: long braise
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Ingredients

Beef + Vegetables
  • 4 boneless chuck steaks, about 3 lb total
  • 5 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 15 cloves garlic, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce + Finish
  • 1 can (28 oz) plum tomatoes, hand-crushed if preferred
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef stock
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 5 large basil leaves, chopped
  • Grated Pecorino Romano, for serving optional
  • Crusty bread, for serving optional

Method

  1. Pound chuck steaks to about 1/2-inch thick.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy pan over slightly above medium heat. Pat steaks dry, season well with salt and pepper, and sear until browned on both sides. Remove to a plate.
  3. Add remaining olive oil, mushrooms, and peppers. Sauté 7–10 minutes until softened.
  4. Add garlic and cook about 2 minutes until lightly golden. Stir in red pepper flakes and cook 30 seconds more.
  5. Add beef stock and white wine. Bring to a boil, then after 2 minutes reduce heat to medium-low. Add tomatoes and stir together.
  6. Bring to a lively simmer, then season with oregano plus additional salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Return steaks to the pan, cover, and cook at a low simmer 90–120 minutes until very tender, flipping every 30 minutes. Add a little water if the sauce reduces too far.
  8. Adjust seasoning again at the end. Skim excess fat if needed.
  9. Top with chopped basil and serve with Pecorino Romano and crusty bread if desired.

Finish + Service

  • Tough cuts like top round, bottom round, blade steak, or bone-in chuck also work well.
  • The sauce can be doubled if you want extra for pasta.
  • Leftovers hold up to 3 days and reheat well.
Uncle Cheese Hot migration — Steak Pizzaiola converted into the hosted recipe system.