Steak, tomatoes and mozzarella tricolor Recipe

Steak, tomatoes and mozzarella tricolor Recipe

  • 200g/7oz sirloin steak
  • 85g/3oz breadcrumbs
  • small handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 free-range egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ beef tomato, sliced
  • 55g/2oz mozzarella, sliced
  • fresh basil leaves, to garnish
  • olive oil, to drizzle
  1. Slice the sirloin steak in half lengthways and flatten each strip with a meat mallet or rolling pin. Using a 12cm/5in cutter, cut out two circles of steak.
  2. Place the breadcrumbs, parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper into a blender and process until combined.
  3. Dip the steak into the beaten egg and then into the breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the crumbed steak and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  5. To serve, place a slice of tomato onto a serving plate and top with a slice of mozzarella, followed by a slice of beef. Repeat the layers, ending with a slice of beef on top. Garnish with basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil.