An addition my Italian mother used to make to this classic recipe was some whole green beans layered across the top and then the dish covered with foil while it baked. With the potatoes, it was a wonderful complete meal. Yumm!

Wonderful!! Even better when served with a hearty pasta and a mound of Parmesan!

I made this tonight with the chuck steak. Added 2 more cloves of garlic and a little olive oil. Also cooked it for an extra 20 minutes. Yummy
Jim

I can remember my Mom making this and I wanted to try it but couldn't remember all the ingredients. After reading the recipe, it all came back to me. This was a quick and easy meal for my Mom to make, and with a large green salad and slices of crusty Italian bread to soak up the sauce, it was a complete and delicious meal.

This recipe brought back all of the great memories. I agree with using the extra garlic. And I added one more thing for extra texture. When all is nearly done. I cut fresh mozzerla and place it all on top. Let it melt...then bon appetito!

This is the more traditional recipe. I see some that are too fancy for the traditional ways. My grandparents would always use a cheap cut of meat like a Chuck steak etc.. and allow the cooking time to tenderize it. Big Italian family to feed. They would also add Peas and a good amount of garlic to the above recipe.

My Nana taught me this recipe. Along with the chuck roast she added her tomato sauce on top of the steak then she added her diced tomatoes. Last 20 minutes of cooking she smothered it with mozzarella cheese until it melted. OH GOODNESS!!! It is a family fav!