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Italian Fried Steak w/Roasted Pepper Pesto

Source of Recipe

Bernice


List of Ingredients

Italian Fried Steak w/Roasted Pepper Pesto


1/2 cup seasoned fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Romano or parmesan cheese, divided
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 lbs beef cubed steak
salt
ground black pepper
olive oil
1 - 12 oz jar roasted red sweet peppers, drained
2/3 cup fresh basil leaves, divided



Recipe


In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs & half of the cheese.

In another shallow dish beat together the egg & water.

Cut the meat into eight equal size portions.

Lightly sprinkle the meat with salt & black pepper.

Dip the meat pieces into the egg mixture, then the bread crumb mixture, pressing lightly to coat.

In a 12 inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Working in two batches, cook the steak for about 5 minutes per side, adding more olive oil as needed.

Remove the cooked meat to a platter, covering it to keep it warm.

Carefully wipe the skillet clean.

Meanwhile, for the sauce:

In a blender or food processor, combine the sweet peppers & the remaining cheese.

Process until nearly smooth.

Finely chop 1/2 cup of the basil & set it aside.

Transfer the pepper mixture to a hot skillet & heat it through.

Remove the mixture from the heat.

Stir in the finely chopped basil.

Pour the sauce over the steaks.

Sprinkle it with the remaining basil.