Veal Steak Vesuvio

A superbly satisfying dish! This Italian technique works very well with pork chops, steaks, chicken and even salmon.

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Step 1 - Gather Ingredients

2 veal shoulder arm or blade steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds)
2 baking potatoes (about 1 pound), cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
1 lemon, cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
1/2 cup frozen peas, cooked

Seasoning:
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Step 2 - The Seasoning

Combine seasoning ingredients. Brush 1/2 of seasoning on veal steaks. Toss remaining seasoning with potatoes.

Step 3 - Broil

Place steaks and potatoes on rack in broiler pan so surface of veal is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Squeeze juice from lemon wedges over steaks and potatoes; place wedges on rack. Broil 26 to 28 minutes for medium doneness, turning steaks, potatoes and lemon once. Remove steaks. Continue broiling potatoes and lemon 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

Step 4 - Final

Carve veal; season with salt. Serve with potatoes, lemon and peas.

Servings: 4
Time: 45 minutes