CUBED STEAKS PARMIGIANA

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Are you tired of chicken fried steak? This recipe dresses up cubed steaks Italian-style with cheese, tomato sauce, basil and oregano. My husband and I like this main dish with a side of fettuccine Alfredo.-Sarah Befort Hays, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
3 tablespoons water
1/3 cup finely crushed saltines
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
4 beef cube steaks (4 ounces each)
3 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/4 cups tomato sauce
2-1/4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat eggs and water. Place cracker crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese and basil in a third bowl. , Coat steaks with flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture and coat with crumb mixture. In a large skillet, brown steaks in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side., Arrange steaks in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°. Combine the tomato sauce, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon oregano and garlic powder; spoon over steaks. Bake 10 minutes longer., Top each steak with mozzarella cheese; sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese and remaining oregano. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 1116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.