Roasted Picanha Puttanesca

Picanha, a.k.a Sirloin Cap or Coulotte is a delicious, juicy cut that cooks quickly with minimal preparation. The Italian flavors bring out the beefy flavor of this cut.

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Ingredients:

  • 2-1/2 to 3 pounds beef Coulotte Roast, Sirloin Cap Roast or Picanha
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced olives
  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon capers
  • 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 5 fresh basil leaves
  • Cooked pasta, burrata or Parmesan cheese, optional

Cooking:

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Pat beef Coulotte Roast dry with paper towel; using a knife score fat to create a tight diamond pattern. Season beef with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Place beef, fat side down in large (12-inch), cold cast iron skillet.
  2. Roast 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Remove skillet from oven; remove all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Using remaining drippings, add garlic and crushed red pepper to beef in skillet. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add wine; continue stirring for 1 to 2 minutes or until alcohol burns off and browned bits attached to skillet are dissolved. Add tomatoes, olives, peppers, capers and anchovy paste; stir until combined.
  4. Turn roast fat side up. Place skillet back in oven; roast 8 to 10 more minutes or until meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare, 150° for medium doneness. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with foil. Let stand 8 to 10 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°F to reach 145° for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)
  5. Carve roast into slices; place over cooked pasta, if desired. Spoon sauce over dish. Top with basil leaves and cheeses, if desired.

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Coulotte Roast Sirloin Primal

With plenty of marbling, this is a juicy and savory roast. Best roasted in the oven or smoked slowly on the grill.

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