Next-level midweek steak: The umami secret is in the dressing

Name: Next-level midweek steak: The umami secret is in the dressing
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 roma tomatoes, chopped; 4 anchovies, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp honey; 80ml extra virgin olive oil; 8 slices crusty bread, thinly sliced; ½ cup finely grated parmesan; 4 x 250g rump steaks, at room temperature; 1 small radicchio, leaves separated, to serve

Roasting tomatoes with anchovies and garlic adds big flavours to this satisfying steak dish, served with cheesy toast and bitter leaves.

Jessica Brook

July 2, 2025

This easy steak dish is packed with flavour thanks to roasting tomatoes with anchovies and garlic.James Moffatt

easyTime:< 30 minsServes:4

Roasting tomatoes with anchovies and garlic is a quick way to add big flavours to a steak. Add cheesy toast and bitter leaves (as they are or with your favourite dressing) for an easy midweek meal.

Ingredients

4 roma tomatoes, chopped
4 anchovies, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp honey
80ml extra virgin olive oil
8 slices crusty bread, thinly sliced
½ cup finely grated parmesan
4 x 250g rump steaks, at room temperature
1 small radicchio, leaves separated, to serve

Method

Step 1
Preheat oven to 200C fan-forced (220C conventional). Combine the tomatoes, anchovies, garlic, vinegar, tomato paste, honey and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a small roasting tray.
Step 2
Season with salt and pepper and place the tray in the oven. Roast for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Step 3
Meanwhile, toss the bread, parmesan and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a bowl. Heat a large nonstick frying pan over high heat. Add the bread and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Set aside.
Step 4
Wipe out the pan and return to high heat. Season the steak with plenty of pepper and brush them with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the steaks to the pan and cook for 4-6 minutes each side for medium. Remove from the pan to rest for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Cut the steak into thin slices and serve topped with the roasted tomatoes, cheesy toast and radicchio leaves.