Brazilian recipe
Traditional Bife à Baiana Recipe (Bife à baiana receita)
A delicious and straightforward way to prepare Bife à Baiana. Juicy steaks topped with savory tomato sauce, melted cheese, and crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
6 steaks (your choice of cut)
2 day-old French-style rolls (pão francês)
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
340g prepared tomato sauce
100g mozzarella cheese, shredded
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
2 day-old French-style rolls (pão francês)
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
340g prepared tomato sauce
100g mozzarella cheese, shredded
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets such as Choppies or Pick n Pay. For the 'pão francês', look in the bakery section; if unavailable, a crusty white baguette or similar crusty roll is a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks generously with salt and the crushed garlic.
- Sear the steaks in a skillet with a drizzle of oil until they are well-browned.
- Arrange the seared steaks in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Slice the French-style rolls into rounds approximately 1 cm thick.
- Place the bread slices evenly over the steaks in the dish.
- In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce with the chopped onion and adjust the salt level.
- Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the steaks and bread slices.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the dish.
- Dust with dried oregano to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is lightly golden.
Observations
Bife à Baiana stands as a classic dish within Brazilian home cooking, renowned for its humble ingredients and bold, comforting flavors. This recipe harmoniously brings together succulent pan-seared steaks, a rich tomato-based sauce, and the satisfying texture of bread that has been baked to a golden finish with melted cheese.
Whether you are preparing a quick mid-week lunch or a cozy dinner, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that delivers a complete and hearty experience. Its preparation is incredibly direct, ensuring you can bring a flavorful, restaurant-quality meal to the table using everyday pantry staples.
Whether you are preparing a quick mid-week lunch or a cozy dinner, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that delivers a complete and hearty experience. Its preparation is incredibly direct, ensuring you can bring a flavorful, restaurant-quality meal to the table using everyday pantry staples.
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