
Matambre a La Pizza
Matambre a la Pizza is a traditional Argentine dish made with flank steak, cheese, and tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Oregano (1 teaspoon)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Onion (1, thinly sliced)
- Green bell pepper (1, thinly sliced)
- Red bell pepper (1, thinly sliced)
- Tomato sauce (1 cup)
- Mozzarella cheese (1 cup, shredded)
- Flank steak (1.5 pounds)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Butterfly the flank steak by cutting it horizontally, without cutting all the way through, and open it like a book.
- Season the inside of the steak with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the inside of the steak.
- Layer the sliced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion on top of the tomato sauce.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and oregano over the vegetables.
- Roll up the steak tightly and secure it with kitchen twine or toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the rolled steak on all sides until browned.
- Transfer the steak to a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the steak is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the foil and broil for an additional 5 minutes to melt and brown the cheese.
- Let the matambre rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve hot, with any remaining tomato sauce on the side.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 60 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 15g • Protein: 50g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g