Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound beef, round steak 1/2 inch thick
  • 16 ounces tomatoes, stewed, canned
  • 13 cup bread crumbs dry
  • 1 x salt to taste
  • 13 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
  • 1 x black pepper to taste
  • 1 each eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 13 cup corn oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 each onions large, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce

Method

  • Trim excess fat from steak; cut into 6 pieces.
  • Pound each piece with a heavy mallet to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese; dip each piece of meat in beaten egg, Heat oil in a large skillet; brown steak well on both sides.
  • Remove steak to paper towels to drain.
  • Add onion, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil and oregano to skillet; stir Bring mixture to a boil; lower heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
  • Spoon 5 tablespoons cooked tomato mixture into the bottom of a 13x9x2 inch baking dish (enough to lightly cover bottom of dish).
  • Place steak on top of sauce in a single layer; pour remaining sauce in a single layer; pour remaining sauce over steak.
  • Bake in preheated 350F (180C) F oven 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 15 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted.