Alla Pizzaiola means something like “pizza style” and is not a clearly defined term in Italian cooking. The basic recipe for Carne alla Pizzaiola (meat pizza-style) is thin slices of meat (usually beef, but it can be prepared with other types of meat as well) cooked in a simple tomato sauce. To the tomato sauce you can add ‘pizza style’ ingredients like oregano, olives, capers, etc. It is a simple dish with a lot of flavor that in Italy is often served as piatto unico with mashed or roasted potatoes. It is easy to prepare, as you should only take care that you do not overcook the meat. An interesting point about carne alla pizzaiola is that in all the recipes that I have seen, the meat is not browned first.
Ingredients for 2 servings
300 grams (.66 lbs) slices of beef sirloin, pounded thin1/2 Tbsp minced fresh flat leaf parsley1/2 tsp dried oregano1 Tbsp black olives, pitted and sliced1 clove garlic200 ml (a bit less than a cup) passata (tomato puree)salt and freshly ground black pepper1 Tbsp olive oilmashed potatoes, for serving
Directions
See on stefangourmet.com
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