Steak Pizzaiola

A pretty easy and delicious one-skillet meal.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (3 lb)  chuck steaks
• 1  large onion
• 2  garlic cloves
•  hot  cherry pepper (really good I use several) (optional)
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (28 ounce) can  peeled plum tomatoes
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
•  pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat.
2. Add the steak and brown well on both sides.
3. Slice the onion and peel the garlic.
4. Remove the steak from the pan and reduce heat to medium.
5. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about one minute.
6. Add the hot cherry peppers, if desired, and then the tomato paste.
7. Roughly chop or squeeze the tomatoes and add to the pan along with the spices.
8. Bring to a boil, put the steak back in the pan. Cover and lower to a simmer.
9. Cook for 1 1/2 hours until extremely tender.