Description
Steak Pizzaiola is a classic Italian dish featuring tender seared steaks simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce infused with garlic, oregano, and white wine. This stovetop recipe combines juicy sirloin or ribeye steaks with a rich, aromatic sauce made from crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, and optional capers, creating a hearty main course perfect for serving with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seasoning
- 1 ½ pounds boneless sirloin or ribeye steaks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the steaks: Sprinkle both sides of the steaks evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor before cooking.
- Sear the steaks: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until browned on the outside but not fully cooked through. Remove steaks from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté the aromatics: Lower the heat to medium and add sliced onion to the same skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using), stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour in the dry white wine and simmer for about 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits.
- Add tomato sauce and basil: Stir in the crushed tomatoes and basil. If using, add capers to the sauce.
- Simmer with steaks: Nestle the seared steaks back into the sauce. Cover the skillet and let it simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes, or until steaks are tender and cooked to your liking.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish before serving. Serve hot alongside pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Notes
- You can substitute tougher cuts like chuck or round steak, but increase simmer time to tenderize the meat.
- For extra texture and flavor, add sliced bell peppers or mushrooms to the sauce.
- This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
