Italian Fried Steak With Roasted Pepper Pesto

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
• 1/2 cup grated romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 lbs beef cube steaks
• olive oil
• 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted sweet red peppers, drained
• 2/3 cup fresh basil leaf

Recipe

• 1 in a shallow dish combine crumbs and half the cheese. in another shallow dish, beat together egg and water. cut meat in 8 equal-size portions; lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. dip in egg mixture, then crumb mixture; press lightly to coat.
• 2 in a 12-inch skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. working in two batches, cook steak, about 5 minutes per side, adding more oil as needed. remove to a serving platter; cover to keep warm. carefully wipe skillet clean.
• 3 meanwhile, for sauce, in blender or processor combine drained peppers and remaining cheese. process until nearly smooth. finely chop 1/2 cup of the basil; set aside. transfer pepper mixture to hot skillet and heat through. remove from heat. stir in finely chopped basil. pour sauce over steaks. sprinkle with remaining basil.