Italian Fried Steak

(Courtesy of recipe.com)

Ingredients:
1/2 c. seasoned fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 c. grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 Tbsp. water
1 1/2 lbs. beef cubed steak
Salt
Ground black pepper
Olive oil
1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red sweet peppers, drained
2/3 c. fresh basil leaves

Directions:
In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs and half of the cheese.  In another shallow dish beat together egg and the water.  Cut meat into eight equal-size portions; lightly sprinkle with salt and black pepper.  Dip meat pieces into egg mixture, then crumb mixture; press lightly to coat.

In a 12-inch skillet heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat.  Working in 2 batches, cook steak about 5 minutes per side, adding more oil as needed.  Remove to a serving platter; cover to keep warm.  Carefully wipe skillet clean.

Meanwhile, for sauce, in a blender or processor, combine sweet pepper and the remaining cheese.  Process until nearly smooth.  Finely chop 1/2 c. basil; set aside.  Transfer pepper mixture to hot skillet and heat through.  Remove from heat.  Stir in finely chopped basil.  Pour sauce over steaks.  Sprinkle with remaining basil.