Brazilian recipe
Easy Brazilian Stuffed Beef Rolls (Bife a Rolê)
Whip up these classic Brazilian beef rolls, a crowd-pleasing comfort food perfect for a family Sunday lunch, featuring a savory filling and a rich, velvety gravy.
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Ingredients
8 thin-cut beef steaks (top round or bottom round)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 smoked pork sausages (linguiça calabresa), cut into strips
2 carrots, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
16 slices mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 onions, sliced
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 smoked pork sausages (linguiça calabresa), cut into strips
2 carrots, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
16 slices mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 onions, sliced
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
Where to find ingredients
Beef steaks like top or bottom round are widely available at local butcher shops or supermarket meat counters; ask for thin-cut steaks for rolling. Smoked pork sausages (linguiça calabresa) can be found in the international or Latin section of larger supermarkets, or at specialty Caribbean/Latin markets. Onion soup mix is a staple in the soup or seasoning aisle of any standard grocer. Fresh produce like carrots, bell peppers, onions, and garlic are found in the fresh produce section. Mozzarella is easily located in the dairy aisle.
Preparation method
- Season the beef steaks evenly with salt and black pepper
- Allow the seasoned beef to marinate for 30 minutes to develop the flavor
- Lay each steak flat and place a strip of smoked sausage along the center
- Add a strip of carrot alongside the sausage
- Add a strip of red bell pepper as well
- Place two slices of mozzarella cheese on top of the vegetables
- Roll the steaks up carefully, ensuring the filling is secure inside
- Use toothpicks to pin the rolls closed so they hold their shape during cooking
- Heat the butter in a pressure cooker over high heat until bubbling
- Sear the beef rolls in the hot pot, browning them well on all sides
- Toss in the minced garlic and sliced onions
- Sauté the aromatics for about a minute until fragrant
- Pour in the water and stir in the onion soup mix
- Stir well to ensure the onion soup mix is fully dissolved into the liquid
- Lock the lid of the pressure cooker securely
- Cook over low heat for 30 minutes once the cooker reaches full pressure
- Turn off the heat and wait for the pressure to release naturally before opening
- Open the pressure cooker carefully, following safety guidelines
- If the sauce is too thin, leave the lid off and place the pot back on the heat
- Simmer the sauce until it reduces and reaches your desired consistency
- Transfer the beef rolls to a serving dish and serve warm
Observations
Bife a Rolê is a hallmark of traditional Brazilian home cooking, cherished for its elegant presentation and deeply savory profile. This dish is a regular feature at family gatherings and weekend lunches, consisting of thin, tenderized steaks rolled around a robust vegetable and sausage filling, then slowly simmered in a flavorful sauce.
This simple, no-fuss recipe breaks down the traditional method into easy steps, making it accessible for any home cook looking to impress. You'll get that authentic, melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich taste without spending all day in the kitchen. It is the ultimate comfort food for a hearty family meal.
This simple, no-fuss recipe breaks down the traditional method into easy steps, making it accessible for any home cook looking to impress. You'll get that authentic, melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich taste without spending all day in the kitchen. It is the ultimate comfort food for a hearty family meal.
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