Italian Beef

Sandra Lee

Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee

Show: Semi-Homemade CookingEpisode: Italian Topiary Garden

Rated: 3 stars out of 5Rate This RecipeRead users' reviews (18)

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  • on January 13, 2012

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    I tried it and it was super, very juicy,and full of flavor. Everyone really liked it. Great idea.

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  • on April 03, 2011

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    Yet another great one from Sandra! Easy and tasty. I've done this at homes and got godo reviews. Brought it ready to grill to friend;s houses and it is always a crowd pleaser.
    Oh and don't always listen to the kids,especially teens they hate everything just because their parents like it.... This was so easy and full of flavor all the adults thought I had slaved over it. Thanks Sandra!

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  • on July 16, 2010

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    This worked great for me and my family. I suspect the person whose son said it tasted like a seat belt is either a really, really bad cook (this was pretty basic and simple or has a son with defective taste buds and poor manners.

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  • on February 01, 2010

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    I made this and loved it. It was easy and so full of flavor. Sandra Lee always seems to have such great ideas.

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  • on January 29, 2010

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    I made this and it was a rave with some pick out of town guests....Katie, you are just wrong...it is haters like you that take her 5 star recipes down to 4!

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  • on January 29, 2010

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    I have only concluded that people are extremely rude and jealous of Sandra.
    They continually bash her. Why don't they just go away. If they don't like her cooking and presentation then turn off the TV. simple as that! Very childish.

    I made the steak, used flank..over nite in the marinade and it was quite good.
    I enjoy Sandra, I love to entertain and she has inspired me for years now... so to that I say Thank you Sandra and Food network!

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  • on January 04, 2010

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    I did this recipe with pork loin and it was excellent. I used a can of Italian Stewed Tomatoes instead of pasta sauce. Once I put the loin on the BBQ, I boiled down the marinate and the left over tomatoe sauce (added some Italian seasoning & garlic, until most of the water was removed. Served the loin cut with the sauce on top.

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  • on September 01, 2009

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    Poor Sandra. People like to write bad reviews about her recipes and I feel that they are either simply envious of her or cannot read simple directions. I have been cooking for over forty years. I cook all types of cuisines. Sandra's recipes have consistently worked good for me (unlike some I've tried from people like Bobby Flay and other famous cooks. I recently had a dinner party for eight and used this recipe. One reviewer here states; "Who would ever marinate and (sic expensive piece of meat in salad dressing and tomato sauce?" Flank steak is NOT considered an expensive cut. It comes from the muscle layer under the cows stomach. It is tough yet flavorful. It needs marinating to break down the fibers. I marinated mine for a good 24 hours. I then removed the marinade and used paper towels to wipe the meat dry. The steak was only a half inch to three quarters of an inch thick. I used one that was almost two pounds. It was big when laid out. I cut it into two pieces. After allowing it to dry for 45 minutes and come to room temp --I brushed one side with Canola oil and slapped the meat on a hot JennAir barbecue grate. The Canola oil ignited and helped sear the meat. After about seven minutes -I brushed oil on the top side and then flipped the meat. After another six to seven minutes I removed it and made a small cut to test doneness. Pink in the middle meant it was done. Allowed it to rest about ten minutes and then made slanted diagonal slices across the grain. I then placed the strips of sliced steak on serving plates and coated with the sauce. I added strips of steamed red and also green Bell peppers and red onions on top. I also served Fettucinne Alfredo, garlic bread and a green salad. Everyone enjoyed.

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  • on August 19, 2009

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    Who on this earth would ever marinate and expensive piece of meat in salad dressing and tomato sauce??? Furthermore, why is she still on FN??? I guess looks are what counts here not talent. I never see her recipes getting more than 3 stars. I wouldn't make any of them. EVER.

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  • on April 01, 2009

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    I really loved the flavor this recipe had for the marinade. I marinated my flank steak overnight. It was very good. I think I'll pound the meat a bit next time as it was a bit chewy, but great flavor.

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