Tomato Braised Steak

Submitted by Irmgard

"I prefer to do this in the oven but you can cook it in a frying pan on the stove top if you want."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb round steak
• 6 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup dry red wine
• 1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• salt
• hot red pepper flakes

directions

1. Cut the steak into 4 portions and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat.
3. Brown the steak on both sides and transfer to a casserole dish.
4. Pour off any fat.
5. Add the rest of the oil to the pan.
6. Fry the garlic with a pinch of salt and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7. Add the wine, tomatoes and rosemary, scraping up any brown bits and breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon.
8. Pour the tomato/wine mixture over the steak.
9. Cover tightly and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
10. Remove the steak from the pan and transfer to a warm serving dish.
11. Cook the liquid over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to the desired consistency.
12. Spoon over the steak.