Steak And Tomato Sauce Recipes

TOMATO-BASIL STEAK

Steps:

• Place steaks in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Add mushrooms and pepper. In a small bowl, mix tomatoes, tomato sauce, soup mix and basil; pour over top., Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender. Serve with rice.

TOMATO AND PEPPER SIRLOIN STEAK

Steps:

• In a large bowl or shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add beef slices, a few pieces at a time. Toss gently to coat., In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, 10-15 minutes., Stir in green peppers, broth and Worcestershire sauce; simmer, covered, until peppers are tender, 10-15 minutes. Serve with rice.

STEAK WITH PIZZAIOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the sauce. If using fresh tomatoes, roughly chop them. Place in a pan with the garlic, oil, oregano or marjoram and season to taste. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins, stirring once or twice. Take off the heat, stir in the basil, then set aside.
• When ready to serve, heat a heavy-based frying pan until you can feel a strong heat rising. Smear the oil on both sides of the steak and season each side. Slap the steak into the centre of the pan and adjust the heat to medium-high. Cook for 6 mins, turning halfway through - this is for medium rare. For a medium steak, allow 7-8 mins in total, allow 8-10 mins for well done.
• Remove from the pan to a warm platter and leave to stand for 5 mins. Cut in two and serve drizzled with any juices and topped with the sauce.

MY MOTHER'S SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Stir flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl. Sprinkle pieces of steak with flour mixture and pound the flour mixture into the meat with a meat mallet or the edge of a sturdy plate.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the floured beef in the hot oil until browned on both sides, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low, pour in water, cover skillet, and simmer beef until tender, about 1 hour. Add more water to the skillet if needed to prevent burning.
• Mix diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Pour tomato mixture over beef, bring to a simmer, and cook until sauce has thickened, about 30 more minutes.

STEAK WITH AVOCADO SAUCE AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the roast crosswise into 3 even steaks. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the steaks all over with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with the chili powder and add salt to taste. Cook until a thermometer inserted into the side registers 125 degrees for medium-rare, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the tomatoes and hearts of palm in a bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Halve and pit the avocado; scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor. Add the cilantro, garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1/2 cup water; puree. Season with salt.
• Thinly slice the steaks. Serve with the avocado sauce, tomato salad and tortillas for wrapping, if desired. Garnish with lime wedges.
• Per serving: Calories 325; Fat 17 g (Sat. 3.3 g; Mono. 10.2 g; Poly. 1.8 g); Cholesterol 58 mg; Sodium 337 mg; Carbohydrate 9 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 35 g
• Photography by Antonis Achilleos

STEAK & TOMATO-BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender.
• Add remaining sauce ingredients.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.
• Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Place beef steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
• Grill steaks, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes (15 to 18 minutes for top loin steaks) for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. Season with salt and pepper.
• Trim fat from steaks.
• (Cut top loin steaks crosswise in half.) Combine tomato sauce, basil, cheese and pasta; toss to coat. Serve steaks with pasta.

STEAK WITH CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE AND POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling water, over high heat, boil potatoes about 8 minutes or until tender.
• Drain well; toss with parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of the oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
• Cover and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, over medium heat, heat 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil until hot but not smoking.
• Add onion and garlic; stir to coat.
• Add 1/4 cup of the broth; cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes, until the onion is softened.
• Add carrot; cook, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes, until softened.
• Stir in remaining 1/2 cup broth; cook about 4 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
• Stir in tomatoes, oregano and rosemary; cook 5 minutes longer, or until sauce is slightly thickened.
• Cover and keep warm.
• In another large nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil until hot but not smoking.
• Sprinkle steaks with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook about 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and just cooked through.
• Place steaks and potatoes on four plates; spoon sauce over steaks and serve.

TOMATO STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add beef; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until browned; drain. Stir in salt and pepper., Spread cut sides of bagels with cream cheese. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet; spoon beef over bagels. Top with tomato and mozzarella cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

SPICY TOMATO STEAK

Steps:

• In a large resealable bag, combine the vinegar, salt and pepper. Add the beef; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Drain marinade. Place flour in another large resealable bag; add beef and toss to coat. In a large skillet, cook beef in oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until tender., Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.

CUBE STEAKS WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a 10 or 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat, in hot salad oil, cook steaks, a few at a time, 2 or 3 minutes on each side or until of desired doneness; place on warm platter and keep warm.
• Chop 3 tomatoes and slice 3.
• Reduce heat to medium; to same skillet add 1/4 cup water, chopped tomatoes, green onions, sugar, salt and basil.
• In cup, blend cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water until smooth; gradually stir into tomato mixture and cook stirring until thickened.
• Add sliced tomatoes and cook until heated through.
• Spoon tomato mixture over steaks.

SIRLOIN STEAK WITH TOMATO AND CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Rub cumin and chili powder onto both sides of steak, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak to skillet and sauté until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cilantro. Cook until tomatoes begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
• Cut steak crosswise into thin slices. Arrange slices on platter. Mix any steak juices into sauce. Spoon sauce over steak.

MOM-MOM'S PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the green and red peppers until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the peppers from the pan and set aside.
• Place the steak strips into the skillet with the grated onion, and cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the steak is evenly browned and no longer pink inside. Return the cooked peppers to the skillet, and stir in tomatoes, water, and sugar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Simmer over low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the steak is tender and the sauce has thickened.