Beef Contadina

Submitted by PalatablePastime

"Named not because it has the famous tomato sauce in it! Contadina is Italian for "Farmer's Wife" or "Country Woman"."

 

• Ready In: 42mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs cube steaks, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1 1⁄4 lbs new potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, cored,seed,and cut into 1 inch squares
• 1 red bell pepper, cored,seed,and cut into 1 inch squares
• 1 large tomatoes, seeded,and cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1⁄4 teaspoon basil leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

directions

1. Season meat (to taste) with salt and pepper; saute meat in olive oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until brown on all sides; remove from skillet.
2. Add potatoes to skillet and saute 1 minute; lower heat to medium-low; cook, turning often, for 7-8 minutes or until potatoes are browned.
3. Stir in garlic, and saute 1 minute, adding 1 tbsp of olive oil if necessary.
4. Stir in bell peppers and tomato chunks, cooking 5 minutes more, or until peppers are crisp-tender, and potatoes are done.
5. Return meat to pan; sprinkle with herbs and toss to heat through; serve immediately.