Steak Pizzaiola is a true Italian classic, slow-cooked to perfection with rich tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil—just the way legends like Dean Martin would have loved it. This old-school recipe brings together tender chuck roast and bold Italian flavors for a dish that’s simple, hearty, and absolutely unforgettable.
In this episode of Buzz Cooks, we’re taking you back to Vintage Vegas and classic Italian kitchens, showing you how to make the BEST Steak Pizzaiola using a slow cooker or Dutch oven. The result? Fall-apart tender beef simmered in San Marzano tomatoes, infused with garlic, basil, and deep, rich flavor.
This is comfort food at its finest—perfect for family dinners, Sunday sauce vibes, or anytime you want that authentic Italian taste.
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Would you make this over Pasta or Garlic toast the way Dean likes it ?
You're full of krap!
3 hour recipe? ok
Dean Martin was famously a man of simple, classic tastes—both in life and at the table.
While there isn’t a single officially documented “favorite meal,” people who knew him and various biographies consistently point to a few things he loved:
Spaghetti and meatballs – a nod to his Italian heritage (his birth name was Dino Crocetti).
Steak dinners – especially when dining out in Las Vegas during his Rat Pack years.
Italian home-style cooking – including dishes like lasagna and pasta with red sauce.
And of course, he was often associated with a glass of whiskey or bourbon (though he didn’t always drink as much as his on-stage persona suggested).
Among these, spaghetti and meatballs is most often cited as the closest thing to a “favorite,” reflecting both comfort and tradition.
Tony Bennett?!
Oregano.
I almost tuned out at the end but that music to close it out was so cool! Great recipe, too, btw.
Yummy❤ Hi from Texas 😊
Nice!
He started pathetically begging at 1:12 and I hit pause, down voted, commented, and hauled ass. I can't stand beggars.
ok I'm gonna make this! Might have to get a dutch oven!
Didn’t see the garlic go in, you didn’t mention putting the cheese, in !?
Dean Martins favorite dish was Scotch
Looks delicious. 🤤 so many variations of this dish. This one looks great.
Sounds like Christopher Walken narrating/singing the end.
I remember my mother would make this for me as a kid in the 70's. I think I'm going to have to make a nostalgic dinner soon. 🤤
Sorry, wherever you got this recipe, give it back, that's not pizzaiola. That's someone's home recipe.
8 hrs? Bitter as hell no?
Man oh man, that is awful. Anyway, I always thought Dean Martin’s favorite dish was a dry martini from sunup to sundown
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Mine is chicken fried steak and mash potatoes and gravy
I’m sorry but it seems like a waste of steak to me. A good steak only needs salt and pepper on it. Well, perhaps some sautéed onions and mushrooms on the side. My brother puts ketchup on his steak. Makes me want to cry every time! Your recipe does look nice though. 🙏🏻
I love your recipes my friend 🕺 🇺🇸 🇸🇻 🙏 ❤️
Dean Martin NEVER had steak pizzaiola cooked in a slow cooker I can promise you that.