Italian Bbq Cube Steak Rachel Ray
Transform your weeknight dinner into a flavor-packed Italian-American feast with Rachel Ray's Italian BBQ Cube Steak recipe! This quick and hearty dish pairs tender, pan-seared cube steaks with a savory sauce made from smoky BBQ flavors, tangy crushed tomatoes, and a medley of sautéed onions and red bell peppers. Infused with fragrant garlic powder and fresh basil, this one-skillet recipe delivers rich comfort in just 30 minutes. Topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for an iconic Italian finish, it’s perfect served over pasta, creamy polenta, or alongside crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce. Quick, family-friendly, and irresistibly flavorful, this recipe is a must-try for busy weeknights or casual gatherings!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6-8 ounces each) Cube steak
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium (sliced thinly) Yellow onion
- 1 large (sliced into strips) Red bell pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup Crushed tomatoes
- 8 leaves (chopped roughly) Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup (grated, for garnish) Parmesan cheese
Directions
Step 1
Season both sides of the cube steaks with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Step 3
Sear the cube steaks for about 2-3 minutes per side until browned but not cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Step 5
Add the thinly sliced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Step 6
Stir in the BBQ sauce and crushed tomatoes, combining well with the sautéed veggies.
Step 7
Add the partially cooked cube steaks back to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
Step 8
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the cube steaks are fully cooked and tender.
Step 9
Stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Step 10
Serve the Italian BBQ cube steaks hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1488.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2070.2 |
| Total Fat 84.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 13.0g | |
| Cholesterol 586.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5857.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 100.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 75.2g | |
| Protein 216.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 585.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 27.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4392.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories