Brazilian recipe
Oven-Baked Steak with Melted Cheese (Bife de forno cremoso com queijo)
A satisfying recipe for thick-cut strip steak, pan-seared and topped with a savory tomato sauce and bubbly melted mozzarella. Perfect for a hearty family meal.
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Ingredients
6 thick-cut, large strip steaks (300g each)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 box (approx. 350-400g) tomato purée
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 box (approx. 350-400g) tomato purée
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find strip steaks (often labeled as New York strip or striploin) at any local butcher or large grocery store meat counter. For the tomato purée, check the canned goods aisle. Mozzarella is widely available in the dairy section; for the best result, opt for a block and shred it yourself to ensure better melting.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks on both sides with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Heat enough vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet and sear the steaks quickly on both sides until a nice golden-brown crust forms.
- Place the seared steaks in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Pour the tomato purée evenly over the steaks.
- Cover the steaks generously with the shredded mozzarella.
- Sprinkle the top with dried oregano.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (approx. 400°F) until the cheese is completely melted and lightly golden.
Observations
The Bife de forno is a comforting staple of Brazilian home cooking, perfect for a family dinner. This recipe features thick-cut strip steaks, which are quickly seared to lock in their natural juices, then finished in the oven with a rich tomato sauce and a layer of golden, melted mozzarella cheese. It is a straightforward and effective way to prepare a crowd-pleasing main dish.
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