Brazilian recipe
Classic Stuffed Beef Rolls (Bife a role)
Discover how to prepare authentic homemade Bife a Role, a traditional dish featuring thin beef slices rolled with savory fillings and simmered in a rich gravy.
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Ingredients
8 slices of thin beef (coxão mole or patinho)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 linguiça calabresa, cut into strips
2 carrots, cut into sticks
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
16 slices of mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 onions, sliced
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons onion cream soup mix
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 linguiça calabresa, cut into strips
2 carrots, cut into sticks
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
16 slices of mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 onions, sliced
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons onion cream soup mix
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets and butcher shops. Look for thin-cut beef at the meat counter; 'coxão mole' or 'patinho' are traditional cuts, but any tender thin-sliced steak works as a substitute. The 'linguiça calabresa' is a specific Brazilian smoked sausage; if unavailable, a high-quality smoked pork sausage is the best local alternative.
Preparation method
- Season the beef slices with salt and black pepper.
- Let the meat marinate for 30 minutes.
- Place a strip of linguiça calabresa on each beef slice.
- Add a carrot stick to the center of each slice.
- Place a strip of red bell pepper alongside the other fillings.
- Add two slices of mozzarella cheese on top of the filling.
- Roll up each beef slice tightly.
- Secure the edges of the beef rolls with toothpicks.
- Melt the butter in a pressure cooker over high heat.
- Brown the beef rolls in the hot pot, turning them to ensure all sides are seared.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced onions to the pot.
- Sauté the aromatics for one minute.
- Pour in the water and stir in the onion cream soup mix.
- Stir well to fully dissolve the soup mix into the liquid.
- Seal the pressure cooker lid securely.
- Cook on low heat for 30 minutes after the pressure builds.
- Remove from heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Carefully open the lid.
- If the sauce is too thin, return the pot to the stove without the lid.
- Simmer until the sauce reaches your preferred thickness.
- Serve the beef rolls immediately on a serving platter.
Observations
Bife a Role is a staple of Brazilian comfort food, celebrated for its refined presentation and deep, savory flavors. Traditionally enjoyed during family Sunday lunches or special gatherings, this dish features thin cuts of beef wrapped around a hearty filling, then braised until tender. This straightforward recipe makes it easy to master this classic dish in your own kitchen.
Our approach emphasizes simplicity without compromising the authentic taste that defines this meal. It is the perfect choice for those seeking a heartwarming, impressive dish that brings everyone together at the table.
Our approach emphasizes simplicity without compromising the authentic taste that defines this meal. It is the perfect choice for those seeking a heartwarming, impressive dish that brings everyone together at the table.
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