Brazilian recipe
Creamy Oven-Baked Steak with Cheese (Bife de forno cremoso com queijo)
A straightforward recipe featuring thick-cut striploin, seared to perfection and topped with a savory tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. A comforting family favorite.
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Ingredients
6 large, thick-cut contra-filé steaks (300g each)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 box tomato purée
300g grated mozzarella
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 box tomato purée
300g grated mozzarella
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh cuts of beef at your local butcher or the meat counter of supermarkets in Fiji. For the tomato purée and mozzarella, visit the pantry and chilled dairy aisles of your preferred local grocer. If preferred, sirloin or rump steak are suitable alternatives to the traditional contra-filé.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a sufficient amount of oil in a skillet and sear the steaks quickly on both sides until browned.
- Arrange the seared steaks side by side in a baking dish.
- Pour the tomato purée evenly over the steaks.
- Cover the steaks with the grated mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle dried oregano over the cheese layer.
- Place in a preheated oven at 200°C until the cheese is completely melted and lightly golden.
Observations
Bife de forno is a hearty and flavorful classic from the Brazilian culinary tradition, perfect for family dinners. This recipe calls for thick slices of contra-filé (striploin), which are quickly seared to lock in their natural juices before being finished in the oven with a rich tomato sauce and bubbling, golden mozzarella cheese. It is a highly practical way to prepare a satisfying main course that is sure to please the whole table.
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