Steak Pizzaiola

This recipe for Steak Pizzaiola combines delicious grilled strip steaks with a topping of sauteed mushrooms, onions, peppers, capers, and tomatoes.

*Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2014. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

If you're looking for a dinner entrée that is as meaty as it is healthy, look no further!

The vegetable topping is so delicious you'll be happy to have the leftovers to use as a side dish for other upcoming meals or to use as a sauce for anything from pork, chicken, and even fish dishes.

STEAK PIZZAIOLA   {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
Serves: 4 - 6        Prep Time:  5 minutes       Cook Time: 20 minutes

4 strip steaks (approximately 1" thick), seasoned to taste with salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium sweet onions, sliced
2 medium yellow peppers, seeded and sliced into strips
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup dry vermouth
1 can (14.5 ounces) Red Gold petite diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil, with liquid
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 ounces capers, drained
2 tablespoons butter

-Grill steaks on an outdoor grill to your preference of doneness.
-Meanwhile in a large skillet over medium/high heat saute the onions and yellow peppers in the olive oil until slightly wilted (approximately 3 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
-Stir in the mushrooms and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally (approximately 3-5 minutes).
-Stir in the vermouth, canned tomatoes, rosemary, and tomato paste. Cook until the sauce reduces by about half (approximately 10 minutes).
-Stir in the capers and butter to finish, and remove the rosemary sprigs.
-Serve the sauce over the grilled steaks.
-Enjoy!

What I love most about this Steak Pizzaiola is that it appeals to manly men and women alike.

It's the best of both worlds and it's now one of my new favorite steak dishes. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!