Country-Fried Steaks with Tomato-Basil Sauce

Name: Country-Fried Steaks with Tomato-Basil Sauce
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 beef Cubed Steaks (about 4 ounces each); 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with herbs; Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Cubed steaks with a simple breading served with an Italian inspired tomato sauce offer a delicious option for a chicken fried steak.

30
min
4
SERVINGS
330
Cal
32 g
Protein

Test Kitchen Tips

Use the pan size specified in the recipe. If the pan is too small, the beef will be crowded and browning will be inhibited. If the pan is too large, overcooking may result.

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Ingredients & Cooking

Ingredients:

4 beef Cubed Steaks (about 4 ounces each)
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with herbs
Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Cooking:

Beat egg and water in shallow dish until blended. Place bread crumbs in second shallow dish. Dip each beef Steak into egg mixture, then into bread crumbs, turning to coat both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat until hot. Place 2 steaks in skillet; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked through, turning once. Remove and keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil and Steaks.
Add diced tomatoes to same skillet; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Serve Steaks with tomatoes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Test Kitchen Tips

Use the pan size specified in the recipe. If the pan is too small, the beef will be crowded and browning will be inhibited. If the pan is too large, overcooking may result.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition:

325 CALORIES

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3g SAT FAT

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32g PROTEIN

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3.9 mg IRON

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5.1 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving: 325 Calories; 117 Calories from fat; 13g Total Fat (3 g Saturated Fat; 7 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 118 mg Cholesterol; 525 mg Sodium; 17 g Total Carbohydrate; 1.6 g Dietary Fiber; 32 g Protein; 3.9 mg Iron; 5.8 mg NE Niacin; 0.4 mg Vitamin B₆; 1.7 mcg Vitamin B₁₂; 5.1 mg Zinc; 38.5 mcg Selenium; 142 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline.

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Country-Fried Steaks with Tomato-Basil Sauce