How to Make STEAK PIZZAIOLA Like an Italian

Steak Pizzaiola is a classic dish originating from Naples, creating a flavorful braising liquid for meat. Back in the day, when times were tough, families made the most of what they had, turning simple ingredients like tomatoes and garlic into hearty meals like this one.
Steak Pizzaiola typically uses less expensive cuts of beef, simmered in a rustic marinara sauce made from juicy peeled tomatoes, fragrant garlic, passata, and a touch of oregano—don’t skip the oregano, it’s important for the sauce’s signature flavor. After that, finish it with freshly cracked pepper and basil to enhance the aroma.
The best part? You'll have leftover meaty sauce, perfect for tomorrow’s pasta night, making it an ideal recipe for busy weeknights. With just a handful of ingredients you can create a dish that’s simple to prepare, yet packed with rich, authentic Italian flavors.

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INGREDIENTS:
500 g / 17.64oz Thin and lean pieces of beef or veal
2 cans / 800g / 28.2oz peeled tomatoes
1 bottle passata
Fresh or dried oregano
A fresh bunch of basil
5 garlic cloves crushed
Extra virgin olive oil EVOO
Salt & Pepper

METHOD:
1. Put a sheet of baking paper on top of your chopping board and place the meat on top. Cover it with another sheet of baking paper.
2. Tenderize the beef gently using a kitchen mallet to make the meat flat, then cut it into small pieces or strips.
3. Pour a generous amount of EVOO into a pan and allow it to warm up on medium-low heat.
4. Add a splash of water, then the garlic, and cook it for 30 seconds, stirring gently with a wooden spoon.
5. Crush the peeled tomatoes by hand and add them to the pan, stirring quickly. Add the passata and continue stirring.
6. Add oregano, salt, and stir to combine. Let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add the meat a small portion at a time and cook for a maximum of 2 minutes, stirring gently.
8. Turn off the heat and add as much pepper as you like.
9. Break the basil leaves by hand, add them to the pan, and give everything a quick stir.

HOW TO SERVE:
Spoon a generous amount of marinara sauce onto the plate, then place the tender meat on top, and garnish with capers for a burst of tangy flavor. Finally, serve alongside warm, crusty bread slices to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.

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⏱️⏱️TIMECODES⏱️⏱️
0:32 Ingredients for Steak Pizzaiola
1:56 How to Tenderize the Meat
3:07 How to Cook Marinara Sauce
7:17 Combining the Meat with the Marinara Sauce
9:31 How to Serve Steak Pizzaiola
10:16 How to Eat Steak Pizzaiola

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[firejelly]

I love steak pizzaiola. Usually I will use thicker cuts of steak and cook for a long time until they’re falling apart tender, adding some water that will cook off since it can take over an hour. My favorite similar dish is braciola, which would be my last meal if I had a choice 😊 Braciola is very similar in flavor, that distinct taste the steak gets when cooking in the tomatoes, plus the flavor from searing the meat and the herbs. Now I’m very hungry 😬

I would love to see how you would do a traditional braciola. Growing up in New York our braciola was very simple: thin steak stuffed with minced garlic, fresh parsley and pecorino Romano, rolled, tied, seared and then left to cook for a long time in sauce.

[HerrBrutal-blfk]

An excellent example of the fact that delicious food doesn't have to be complicated, costly or fancy.

Vincenzo, you are making the nation of Italy proud, as well as impressing and tutoring all of us from elsewhere in the world!

Greetings from Sweden!

[alfiegreen]

Your channel is why I love Italian food so much. Yes pasta with tomato sauce is absolutely delicious but there are so many Italian dishes white such range which is why it is my favourite cuisine

[Paul_Vaughan]

Yum....just got to wait for my San Marzano tomatoes to grow, then I'll be busy

[mmajam]

Those capers are the biggest Ive ever seen 😮

[WilliamThreshie]

Oh, yes! As usual perfetto! Real family food, cupboard ingredients (meat a treat) and proper, healthy homemade food. Grazie from the UK V. Baci x

[bobbicatton]

This dish looks so satisfying! I especially love that it's a two in one recipe👍 Thank you, Vincenzo!😊

[GuppyCzar]

This looks fantastic! Immediately my brain went to Steak Pizzaiola Pizza, and now I wonder how that would taste too.
Bravo chef, this is a way of elevating some thin steak into something great.

[jonathanduplantis]

Those capers are awesome. I can't stop eating them. The way they pop in your mouth....amazing.

[dragosstoica]

Grazie Vincenzo. Sei stupendo. Questo piatto è buonissimo. Grazie

[vernonrocco]

Thanks, Vincenzo! So simple. Will be lunch today. I was thinking pasta along with it until I saw the bread. Delicious!

[hansdampf]

A wonderful dish! In this country, it is usually served in the form of "Scaloppina alla Pizzaiola" and it is prepared from thin veal cutlets. But the "steak" variant shown here certainly tastes very good too. I think the capers are elementary in "pizzaiola". 👍

[spikeg.jr.]

I was waiting for this video! Thank you Vincenzo!

[salvino]

Had this dish once every week when i was kid. 😋😋

[rosinapaul]

Yummy! Just like Mom used to make it!

[alexbennettbenefit]

Love the video vincenzo love your content your a amazing YouTuber I love watching your videos they are the greatest and the best and the coolest the steak pizzaiola looks so yummy and delicious im So going to make for my family and friends it so easy to make it 😋 🤤another amazing video Vincenzo ❤️

[FrankD-ti]

Wow this looks so good and easy to make. Have to try to make it soon.

[juancarrera]

I'm eager to try Chef Vincenzo's Steak Pizzola recipe, which promises to be a culinary delight. This dish sounds incredibly appealing, with its perfect balance of tender meat and rich, aromatic sauce. I appreciate how the recipe's clear, step-by-step instructions make it accessible to cooks of all skill levels. Chef Vincenzo, your recipes are consistently my favorite part of your channel - keep sharing!

[MariaArt.]

It looks amazing! I have never had it before, will definitely make it. Thank you Vincenzo for the recipe 🙂

[springbloom]

Hi Vincenzo - I love that dish! Thank you Vincenzo for sharing this recipe!
Tomorrow I am actually having my 30th birthday party with 50 people at an Italian restaurant called Brunello’s Italian kitchen at Deer Park, NY! Great menu:
Appetizer - bruschetta, fried calamari with marinara sauce
Pasta - not sure?
Entree - steak, salmon, or chicken scarpariello
Dessert - my parents got me a cake from Italian bakery

Thanks so much Vincenzo! ❤️