All it takes is a creamy tomato sauce made with fresh tomatoes and tender beef steaks to make the best steaks in tomato sauce recipe!
This steaks in tomato sauce is one of the most popular recipes around here! It only takes 30 minutes of your time to make this simple recipe and is the perfect comfort food to serve at a family dinner.
This steaks will immediately become on of your family's favorite recipes! They will love the tender steak cooked in a delicious and flavorful tomato sauce made with fresh tomatoes, tomato pulp (or tomato paste), olive oil, onion and garlic.
It's the perfect recipe for weeknight dinners and also to serve on special occasions. Our suggestion is to serve these delicious steaks with a quick and easy Carrot rice or Mashed potatoes!
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
Steaks - Tender beef steaks.
Garlic - Peeled whole garlic.
Tomato pulp - Adds color and a creamier sauce to the recipe.
Salt, pepper, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce and white wine - To season the steaks.
Fresh tomatoes - Tomato cut into small chunks. Adds flavor and color to the sauce.
Onion - Sliced onion.
Olive oil - To sauté and flavor.
Rosemary - Chopped rosemary. To add a little extra flavor to the steaks.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE STEAKS IN TOMATO SAUCE
Step 1: Season the steaks with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf and white wine.
Step 2: In a large saucepan, add the sliced onion, olive oil, peeled tomatoes cut into small chunks, peeled whole garlic and tomato pulp. Stir and cook on a low heat until the tomato start to break down.
Step 3: Add the steaks and the marinade. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 4: Sprinkle the steaks with chopped rosemary, turn off the heat and serve with carrot rice or mashed potatoes.
RECIPE TIPS
1. If you have leftovers, store the steaks in the fridge in a properly airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms).
2. For a thicker sauce you can replace tomato pulp for tomato paste (cooking time may vary slightly).
3. If you prefer, you can add fresh basil instead of rosemary.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I store in the fridge?
Yes, you can store in the fridge! Allow the steaks to cool to room temperature and place it in an airtight container to consume the next day. Never store for more than 2 days. Beyond this time frame, it might start losing quality and develop microorganisms.
4 tablespoons tomato pulp (or tomato paste if you prefer)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
3 medium ripe tomatoes
1 medium onion
75 ml (1/3 cup) olive oil
100 ml (1/2 cup) white wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Rosemary (to taste)
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Season the steaks with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf and white wine.
In a large saucepan, add the sliced onion, olive oil, peeled tomatoes cut into small chunks, peeled whole garlic and tomato pulp. Stir and cook on a low heat until the tomato start to break down, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
Add the steaks and the marinade. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. Flip the steaks at least once.
Sprinkle the steaks with chopped rosemary, turn off the heat and serve with carrot rice or mashed potatoes.
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