Pizzaiola Sauce Guidos Restaurant Recipes

BEEF WITH PIZZAIOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse beef shoulder to remove any unwanted smells, pat dry with paper toweling, and place on a utility platter. In a small bowl, make the rub for the beef by combining Smokey Rotisserie Seasoning and Garlic Pepper. Rub the seasonings into all surfaces of the beef, cover with a sheet of plastic wrap and set aside for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours at room temperature. (The seasonings will actually begin to "cure" the meat.);
• Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan and cook the onions, garlic, and red and green peppers until the onions begin to turn translucent and the peppers begin to soften, being careful not to burn the garlic. Stir in the parsley, basil, and oregano. Add the crushed tomatoes and bay leaf. Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• In an oven proof skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over high heat, and sear all sides of beef. Cover pan (with lid or foil) and transfer to oven to finish, bringing to an internal temperature of 115 degrees F, on an instant-read thermometer, for medium-rare (about 30 minutes). Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Slice beef into steaks, and transfer to serving dish. Reheat pizziola sauce if necessary, remove bay leaf, and spoon over meat. Garnish with the pepperoncini.

PAN-SEARED STEAK WITH PIZZAIOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic. Let the garlic sizzle a minute, then toss in the bell peppers and mushrooms. Season with 1 teaspoon of the salt and the oregano. Sauté until the mushrooms and peppers are caramelized on the edges, about 5 minutes.
• Pour in the tomatoes, and slosh out the can with 1/2 cup hot water, adding that to the skillet as well. Bring to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened and the peppers break down, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• Season the steaks with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sear them in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until done to your liking, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Let the steaks rest for a few minutes while the sauce finishes cooking.
• To serve, put the steaks on plates and top with the pepper sauce. Serve immediately.
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• This recipe could also be made with a piece of beef tenderloin, seared and then sliced.

PIZZAIOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Simmer the wine in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced by half, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and add the herbs and pepperoncini.
• Set aside to steep for 30 minutes before preparing the rest of the sauce.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and saute, stirring often, until light golden, about 5 minutes.
• Add the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes more.
• Remove the bay leaf from the wine mixture and discard it.
• Add the wie mixture to the pan with the tomatoes and contine to summer for 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, set aside.
• Either cook your meat in a pan, or put in oven with sauce.
• Enjoy!