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Chef John's Pizzaiola-Style Beef Medallions

Chef John's Pizzaiola-Style Beef Medallions pair tender seared tenderloin with a bright, garlicky tomato sauce enhanced by peppers, mushrooms, oregano, and a splash of white wine. The balsamic adds gentle acidity that rounds out the richness, making each bite balanced and aromatic. Serve it for a cozy dinner or a special weeknight meal when you want steak with Italian flair.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Chef John's Pizzaiola-Style Beef Medallions
  1. 1

    Season the steak medallions with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the steaks and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer them to a plate, reserving the oil in the skillet.

  3. 3

    Add the mushrooms and butter to the skillet and season with salt; cook, stirring, until the mushrooms soften and begin to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium; add the peppers and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the wine and sprinkle in the dried oregano. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook until the wine is almost evaporated, about 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir the tomato concassé into the mushroom mixture and simmer until the tomato softens, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the fresh oregano, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes; stir to combine. Adjust the salt and black pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Return the steaks to the skillet with the mushroom mixture and cook until warmed through and to your desired doneness, 4 to 10 minutes.

About This Recipe

Chef John's Pizzaiola Style Beef Medallions is an Italian dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Butter, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 335.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Chef John's Pizzaiola-Style Beef Medallions?
It is an Italian recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Chef John's Pizzaiola-Style Beef Medallions made of?
The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Butter, Dried Oregano, Fresh Oregano. The full list of 15 is above.
What goes well with Chef John's Pizzaiola-Style Beef Medallions?
Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Chef John's Pizzaiola-Style Beef Medallions?
About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 335.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Chef John's Pizzaiola-Style Beef Medallions easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.

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