Nothing says comfort like chicken fried steak

This popular dish is a staple in the south and southwest. The name refers to the style of cooking, such as fried chicken in the south. Beat the meat into thin slices softens cheap shoulder of beef steak and reduces the cooking time. Here the meat is covered with a fragrant tomato sauce oregano. It's reassuring to serve this meal fried steaks accompanied by mashed potatoes and gravy

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Total time: 45 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large clove garlic, sliced 3
• 1 can (about 16 ounces) tomatoes with basil, undrained
• 4 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 tsp dried oregano leaves shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2/3 cup packed single breadcrumb
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 4 (1/4-inch-thick) boneless steaks or (sometimes referred to as braciole labeled), trimmed (about 4 ounces each)

Preparation:

1 In a medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until they are brown. Remove the garlic.

2 tomatoes and 2 tsp oregano and bring to a boil. Heat on medium. Bake for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is cooked down and the sauce is thick and bulky. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, combine 3 on a sheet of wax paper, the remaining 2 teaspoons oregano, bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, red pepper and paprika until smooth. In a bowl, beat egg and water with a fork.

4 pounds per steak with 1/8 inch thick with a mallet or rolling pin (do not place heavy plastic bag over the meat and pound from the center to the edges).

Dip each cutlet in the beaten egg, then in breadcrumb mixture patting the meat to adhere the crumbs 5.

. 6 In large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until almost smoking hot pan. Place 2 chops in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden. Remove drain the paper towel.

7 Clean the pan., And repeat with the remaining oil and cutlets.

Distribute 8 Transfer chops on plates and with tomato sauce. Garnish with oregano sprigs and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

• Cook over the chops and make sandwiches the next day. Just reheat in the microwave remains with a tomato sauce and parmesan cheese.