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Argentinian Skillet Matambre A La Pizza With Mozzarella And Tomato

Name: Argentinian Skillet Matambre A La Pizza With Mozzarella And Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 1.5 lb halal beef flank steak, pounded thin; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup crushed tomatoes, canned; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 0.25 cup pitted green olives, sliced; 1 tsp salt

Tenderized flank steak seared crisp and topped with seasoned tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and green olives in classic Buenos Aires tavern style.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

Technique to learn

Pan-Searing and Broiling Assembly

High-heat surface searing followed by top-heat broiling to quickly melt cheese toppings over thin cuts of meat.

Instructions

Step 1: Pat flank steak dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt.
Step 2: Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over high heat until shimmering.

Step 3: Sear the steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply browned, then remove skillet from heat.

Step 4: In a separate small pan, heat remaining oil and minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5: Stir crushed tomatoes and dried oregano into the garlic oil and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.

Step 6: Spread tomato sauce evenly over the steak in the skillet, top with mozzarella and olives, then broil on high for 3 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.

Cooking tips

Pound flank steak across the grain with a meat mallet to ensure maximum tenderness.
Ensure skillet is extremely hot before searing to get a rich crust without overcooking the interior.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Argentinian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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