Recipe: Simple Seared Steaks W/ Tomato & Ham Pie.

I made this recipe a couple weeks ago and it was absolutely delicious! I usually never try samples while grocery shopping, but I happened to sample this recipe while shopping in Publix a couple weeks ago and I was hooked!


Active Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 50 Minutes
Makes 4 Servings (With Leftovers)
Shopping List

Meat
1 1/2 lb grilling steaks (such as ribeye, strip, or top sirloin)

Produce
4 medium tomatoes
1 (1-oz) package fresh basil

Deli
1 (4-oz) package sliced prosciutto

Frozen
1 prepared pie crust

Dairy
1/3 Cup garlic/herb cheese spread

Dry Grocery
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons steak seasoning blend
1 teaspoon fennel seeds

From Your Pantry
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

*Cooking Sequence: Preheat oven, prepare pie - 25 minutes; After pie has baked 10 minutes, prepare steaks; serve - 25 minutes.





Simple Seared Steaks
{FYI: we chose to grill our steaks instead of following these steps}

Ingredients
1 1/2 lb grilling steaks (such as ribeye, strip, or top sirloin)
1 1/2 teaspoons steak seasoning blend
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps
1. Preheat large grill pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Cut steak into four portions; coat both sides of steaks with seasonings.
2. Place oil in pan, then add steaks; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until 145 degrees Fahrenheit (for medium-rare). Let stand 5 minutes; serve.


Tomato and Ham Pie

Ingredients
4 medium tomatoes
1 (1-oz) package fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1 (4-oz) package sliced prosciutto
1 frozen prepared pie crust
1/4 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup garlic/herb cheese spread


Prep
-Preheat oven 400 degrees Fahrenheit
-Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices



-Chop basil



-Cut prosciutto into thin strips




Steps

1. Place crust on baking sheet (for ease in handling); bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

2. Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese; sprinkle 2 tablespoons over bottom of crust.





Layer with one-half of the tomatoes, sprinkle with one-half of the salt and pepper.



Then add a layer of one-half of the prosciutto.




3. Combine mayonnaise, cheese spread, and basil.




Spread mixture over prosciutto.




Repeat layers of tomato, salt, pepper, and prosciutto.





Top with remaining 1/4 cup bread crumb mixture.




Bake 20-25 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and crust has browned.










Enjoy!! :) {If you try this recipe, e-mail me and let me know if you liked it!!}