Cube Steak Parmigiana

Cube Steak Parmigiana

3 tablespoons flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 egg

1 tablespoon water

1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1/3 cup saltine crackers, finely crushed

1/2 teaspoon basil

1 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 tablespoon sugar

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon oregano, divided

3 slices mozzarella cheese, halved

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

4 cube steaks

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a plate combine flour, salt, and pepper. In a pie plate, combine, beaten egg and water. On another plate combine Parmesan cheese, Saltines, and basil. Dip steaks in flour mixture, then egg mixture and then roll in cheese mixture. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown steaks on both sides. Remove to a greased casserole dish or baking pan. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Drain any pan juices. Combine tomato sauce, sugar, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of the oregano. Pour over steaks. Bake 20 minutes longer. Place mozzarella cheese on steaks. Sprinkle with Parmesan and remaining oregano. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.