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    Instant Pot Steak Pizzaiola Recipe

    Published: Jan 5, 2021 Modified: Nov 23, 2022 by Isabel Laessig

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    Our Instant Pot Steak Pizzaiola Recipe is the perfect family meal! Made with seasoned steak and a delicious tomato pizzaiola sauce, this simple pressure cooker recipe is hearty and filling, with so much flavor. Kids and adults both love this classic, tender steak dinner!

    Instant pot steak pizzaiola on a spoon over a white bowl
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    • What is steak pizzaiola?
    • Steak Pizzaiola Recipes Tips
    • Carne alla Pizzaiola Variations
    • Steak Pizzaiola Serving Size
    • Can pizzaiola be frozen?
    • How to Reheat in the Instant Pot
    • What size Instant Pot do I need?
    • Can I slow cook pizzaiola?
    • How to Make Steak Pizzaiola on the Stove
    • Best Instant Pot Beef Recipes
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    What is steak pizzaiola?

    Also known as carne pizzaiola or carne alla pizzaiola, steak pizzaiola is a traditional Italian dish - literally "meat in pizza style"!

    This hearty family favorite grew popular thanks to The Sopranos, but its claim to fame is only part of what makes this dish so special. It's budget-friendly, kid-approved, and easy to whip up with hardly any effort and simple ingredients.

    Especially this pressure cooker version - it's one of our favorite Instant Pot Beef Recipes!

    Classic pizzaiola consists of meat, tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil. Sometimes, recipes use white wine and, in our case, we saute onions and peppers to give the sauce even more flavor!

    Cooking meat in pizzaiola sauce tenderizes it, so you can use less expensive steaks (like chuck steak) to make an incredible meal.

    Usually, you would pound out your steak with a meat tenderizer to make this dish, but for this Instant Pot recipe, you don't have to!

    You'll find other varieties, like chicken pizzaiola and pork chops alla pizzaiola, but beef pizzaiola is our favorite. It is simply the most delicious!

    Steak pizzaiola with pasta in a white bowl next to two pieces of French bread and a bigger bowl

    Steak Pizzaiola Recipes Tips

    • Thoroughly salt your steak on all sides.
    • Browning your steak first gives the dish much more flavor.
    • Don't clean the Instant Pot after searing the steak. Those browned bits at the bottom will add flavor to the pizzaiola sauce.

    For this pizzaiola recipe, you don't have to pound out your steak. It will be pull-apart tender when it's done cooking!

    Carne alla Pizzaiola Variations

    • We use eye round steak in this recipe, but you can use any steak of your choice. Even the most budget-friendly steaks will work perfectly and come out so tender!
    • Shredded cheese is a great addition to pizzaiola. Try using shredded mozzarella or Parmesan.
    • Instead of mincing garlic cloves, you can also use garlic paste.
    • Use any variety of bell pepper you like. We used green.
    Instant Pot Steak Pizzaiola in a big white bowl with a spoon and bread to the side

    Steak Pizzaiola Serving Size

    You can serve a family of 4 with our Instant Pot steak pizzaiola recipe.

    We like to make extra for leftovers throughout the week or to freeze for future meals.

    Can pizzaiola be frozen?

    Steak pizzaiola can be frozen. Allow the dish to cool, then place in an air-tight container or freezer bags. You can freeze the steak with the pizzaiola sauce or even just freeze the sauce.

    Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Label your container with the freezing date.

    When ready to cook, remove from the freezer and let thaw in the refrigerator, then reheat on the stove or in the Instant Pot.

    How to Reheat in the Instant Pot

    You can easily reheat steak pizzaiola in the Instant Pot.

    • Keep warm function: If you want to reheat your pizzaiola over time to serve it for a quick dinner, place it back in the Instant Pot and use the keep warm function to slowly heat it up.
    • Steam function: Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot and place your trivet over top. Store your leftovers in a heat-proof container, then wrap the top with aluminum foil. Place in the Instant Pot and steam for 5 minutes.

    What size Instant Pot do I need?

    We use a 6 qt. Instant Pot for all of our Instant Pot Beef Recipes! It's the perfect size for making family meals.

    You can use a smaller or larger pot, but make sure to sear your steaks in batches.

    Steak pizzaiola with pasta on a spoon

    Can I slow cook pizzaiola?

    To make slow cooker steak pizzaiola, sear your steaks and prepare your sauce in a pot, then cook for 6 hours (up to 8) on low. You can also cook for 3 to 4 hours on high.

    How to Make Steak Pizzaiola on the Stove

    To learn how to tenderize steak for pizzaiola and how to cook pizzaiola on the stove, see our Carne Alla Pizzaiola recipe!

    Best Instant Pot Beef Recipes

    Try more of our favorite Instant Pot recipes using beef and steak dinner recipes, like my Steak Diane Recipe! Plus, try more of the best beef cuts according to your needs and budget by following my guide on the Best Cuts of Beef and our Popular Beef Dishes.

    • Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff
    • Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
    • Instant Pot Meatballs
    • Instant Pot Lasagna
    • Instant Pot Beef Stew

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    Instant Pot Steak Pizzaiola Recipe

    Our Instant Pot Steak Pizzaiola Recipe is the perfect family meal! Made with seasoned steak and a delicious tomato pizzaiola sauce, this simple pressure cooker recipe is hearty and filling, with so much flavor.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time58 mins
    Total Time1 hr 13 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: instant pot beef recipes, instant pot recipes, instant pot steak pizzaiola, pressure cooker steak pizzaiola, steak pizzaiola, steak pizzaiola recipe
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 758kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot pressure cooker

    Ingredients

    • 6 small steaks we use eye round, but you can use any kind
    • ½ tsp. salt
    • 4 Tbsp. olive oil used in batches
    • 1 tsp. minced garlic
    • 1 onion sliced; use yellow or white onion
    • 2 bell peppers sliced; we used green bell pepper
    • 16 oz. tomato sauce 2 8 oz. cans
    • 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
    • ¼ tsp. Red pepper flakes
    • ¾ cup water
    • 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley optional
    • 1 cup shredded cheese optional, use Mozzarella or Parmesan
    • sea salt to taste

    See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

    Instructions

    • Generously season all sides of 6 small steaks with salt.
      seasoning steak for instant pot steak pizzaiola
    • Set Instant Pot to Saute Mode and add 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Once hot, sear steaks until browned on all sides, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
      Do not clean the Instant Pot after searing.
      searing steak for instant pot steak pizzaiola
    • Add remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil to the Instant Pot and then add 1 tsp. minced garlic, 1 sliced onion, and 2 sliced bell peppers. Cook for a few minutes until soft.
      sauteing peppers and onions in instant pot
    • Once soft, add in 16 oz. tomato sauce, 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning, and ¾ cup water. Stir well.
      pizzaiola sauce with peppers and onions in pressure cooker
    • Add your steaks back to the pizzaiola sauce in the pot. Make sure they are completely submerged.
      steak added to pizzaiola sauce in pressure cooker
    • Add the lid back to your Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 50 minutes. Quick release once time is up.
      adding lid to pressure cooker
    • Pull your steak apart once done cooking, and serve with noodles if desired. Enjoy!
      Steak pizzaiola on a spoon with pasta

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    Notes

    • Thoroughly salt your steak on all sides.
    • Browning your steak first gives the dish much more flavor.
    • Don't clean the Instant Pot after searing the steak. Those browned bits at the bottom will add flavor to the pizzaiola sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 758kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 1142mg | Potassium: 1255mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3354IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 7mg

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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and makes regular television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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    1. Diane Rizzo says

      January 10, 2021 at 8:57 am

      4 stars
      I used to make a similar recipe in the oven years ago. Tweaked the recipe a bit by cutting up the steaks in advance and adding diced tomatoes instead of tomato sauce, and decreasing the cook time to 20 minutes. It was yummy! Next time I'm going to add a little tomato paste and a splash of red wine. Thanks for the recipe!

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      • Em Beitel says

        January 12, 2021 at 2:43 pm

        That sounds wonderful, Diane! Thank you so much for your comment - those additions sound delicious!

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