Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sicilian-Style Pizzaiola Beef: A Rustic Classic
Tender beef simmered in a fragrant tomato and oregano sauce — a simple, homely Sicilian dish bursting with honest flavour.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 4 thin slices of beef
- ✓ 500 ml tomato passata
- ✓ 2 garlic cloves
- ✓ Oregano
- ✓ Extra-virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Few dishes capture the spirit of everyday Sicilian cooking quite like carne alla pizzaiola. It’s a celebration of simplicity — tender slices of beef cloaked in a rich tomato sauce scented with garlic and oregano. Nothing fancy, nothing complicated, just the kind of honest food you’d find bubbling away in a family kitchen on a busy weeknight.
Picture the aroma: ripe tomatoes gently simmering, garlic softening into sweetness, and oregano releasing that unmistakable Mediterranean perfume. It’s a dish that feels familiar even the first time you make it — comforting, quick and irresistibly flavourful.
Perfect for a relaxed family lunch or an easy supper with friends, this Sicilian-style pizzaiola takes high-quality ingredients and turns them into something far greater than the sum of their parts. A real taste of the island’s warmth and tradition.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Prepare the tomato sauce following your preferred Sicilian-style recipe.
- 2
Once ready, pour the sauce into a large non-stick pan with a drizzle of olive oil.
- 3
Add the garlic cloves, sliced thinly.
- 4
Lay the beef slices in the pan and season with salt, pepper and a generous sprinkle of oregano.
- 5
Cook for about 10 minutes, turning the meat halfway through and adding more oregano if you like it fragrant.
- 6
Turn off the heat and plate the beef, spooning plenty of sauce over the top.
- 7
Finish with a final drizzle of olive oil and serve.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a lighter version, you can swap the beef for chicken or pork slices. A little fresh chilli is a lovely addition if you enjoy some heat.
📦 Storage
- • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- • Freeze in freezer bags for up to 2–3 months.
- • Reheat gently in the microwave or in a pan over medium–low heat.
🍷 Pairing
Pair with a Sicilian wine such as Cerasuolo di Vittoria — its lively acidity and soft fruit notes beautifully complement the tomato and oregano.
Thank you for exploring Sicilian cooking with us. I hope this pizzaiola recipe becomes one of your go-to dishes when you crave something comforting, quick and full of sunshine. Enjoy every bite!
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