Name: Pan-Seared Steak Pizzaiola
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1½ teaspoons dried oregano, divided; ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; ¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 2 large garlic cloves, pressed; 1 14-16 ounce can diced organic tomatoes in juice; 2 16 ounce boneless rib-eye steaks, each about ¾ inch thick

Pan-Seared Steak PizzaiolaMisha Gravenor Photography

An Italian tomato-based sauce for steak, pizzaiola gets amped up with fennel seeds and crushed red pepper. Serve this dish over soft polenta.

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