Sicilian Style Beefsteak Recipes

SICILIAN - STYLE BEEFSTEAK

Steps:

• Prepare a hot charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill on high for 20 minutes.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat, then cook the garlic stirring until it begins to brown.
• Remove and discard the garlic.
• Add the tomatoes, olives, celery, chili pepper and capers, cook until the liquid is almost evaporated, about 8 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, season with salt and pepper and stir in the oregano.
• Grill steaks to your liking (about 5 minutes a side will produce a rare steak) and serve topped with the sauce.

SICILIAN STEAK RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Slightly flatten meat with mallet. Put meat into a bowl, cover with salad oil. Add seasonings and marinate 45 minutes, turning meat periodically. 2. To make breading. Combine all breading ingredients. Remove meat from oil, dip into bread crumb mixture. Place on rack in broiler 5 inches from heat. Steaks must be turned often to avoid burning. When bread crumbs begin to soften meat is about med-rare, about 5 minutes. Cook longer if desired. Serve with pasta, tomato sauce and garlic bread.

SICILIAN STEAK (BISTECCA ALLA SICILIANA)

Steps:

• Marinate steaks in garlic and olive oil for 30 minutes (15 minutes on each side).
• Combine cheese, oregano and breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
• Dip steaks in the bread mixture.
• Cook steaks under broiler, turning once.
• For rare, cook 8-10 minutes; for medium cook 12-14 minutes; for well done cook 18-20 minutes.