Brazilian recipe
Creamy Oven-Baked Steak with Melted Cheese (Bife de forno com queijo)
A simple and comforting dish featuring seared porterhouse steaks topped with rich tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella, perfect for a family dinner.
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Ingredients
6 thick-cut large porterhouse steaks (300g each)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 carton (approx. 400g) tomato passata
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 carton (approx. 400g) tomato passata
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find thick-cut porterhouse steaks at any local butcher shop or the meat section of major supermarkets like Coles or Woolworths. For the tomato passata and mozzarella, check the pantry and dairy aisles respectively.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks thoroughly with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a generous amount of oil in a heavy-based frying pan and sear the steaks quickly on both sides until well browned.
- Place the seared steaks side by side in a baking dish.
- Pour the tomato passata evenly over the top of the steaks.
- Distribute the shredded mozzarella over the steaks, ensuring they are well covered.
- Sprinkle with dried oregano to taste.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 200°C until the cheese has completely melted and is lightly golden.
Observations
The oven-baked steak is a staple comfort dish in Brazilian home cooking, perfect for a hearty family meal. This recipe uses thick-cut porterhouse steaks, which are quickly seared to lock in the juices before being finished in the oven under a generous layer of tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. It is a foolproof and convenient way to prepare a standout main course that satisfies every appetite.
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