Italian Meat Recipes - Pizzaiola Steak (Manzo alla Pizzaiola) Recipe

Ingredients

• 450 g/1 lb rump or sirloin steak, thinly sliced

• 60 ml/4 tbsp olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 450 g/1 lb tomatoes, skinned and chopped

• 30 ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• 30 ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Method:

1. Place the slices of meat between two sheets of greaseproof (waxed) paper or Clingfilm (plastic wrap) and flatten with a mallet until very thin.

2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan (skillet) and gently fry (sauté) the steak for 2-3 minutes.

3. Add the garlic, tomatoes and herbs and bring to the boil. Cook over a high heat for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve at once.