Pizzaiola Pasta with Beef

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare the thin-sliced beef. Check the beef packaging to ensure you are selecting the correct Angus beef round sandwich steak.
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2. 2
   Sear the beef slices individually in a pan over heat. Cook each slice for approximately 10 seconds per side to quickly brown them while keeping them tender.
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3. 3
   Sauté minced garlic in the same pan.
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4. 4
   Add a mixture of home-canned tomatoes and canned plum tomatoes to the pan. Gently crush the tomatoes by hand to control the size of the pieces, and remove any undesirable parts like hard cores.
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5. 5
   Add oregano (preferably Mexican oregano) and the blanched frozen basil to the sauce.
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6. 6
   Cover the pan and bring the sauce to temperature. Return the seared beef to the sauce and let it simmer for approximately 45 minutes to allow the meat to become very tender and fully incorporate with the sauce.
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7. 7
   Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain well.
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8. 8
   Toss the pasta with some of the meat sauce. Serve the remaining sauce separately so the sauce is not completely absorbed into the pasta and the meat stays saucy when plated.
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9. 9
   Prepare the salad. Thinly slice shallots and combine with washed lettuce. Add fresh dill, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, squeeze lemon juice over, and toss to combine.
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10. 10
    Prepare garlic bread. Shred the cheese (cheddar or fresh mozzarella) and scatter over bread slices. Bake twice until the cheese melts and the bread is golden brown with a crunchy bottom.
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