Brazilian recipe
Cheesy Baked Steak
Easy recipe for thick-cut sirloin steak, pan-fried and topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. Practical and delicious for the whole family.
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Ingredients
6 large, thick-cut sirloin steaks (300g each)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 can (approx. 300g) tomato pulp or crushed tomatoes
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 can (approx. 300g) tomato pulp or crushed tomatoes
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Sirloin steaks: Look for thick-cut sirloin steaks at your local supermarket's meat counter, butcher shop, or fishmonger. You can ask them to cut it to your desired thickness.
Tomato pulp/crushed tomatoes: Available in cans or jars in the pasta sauce or canned goods aisle of most supermarkets.
Mozzarella cheese: Widely available in shredded form in the dairy section of supermarkets. You can also buy a block and shred it yourself.
Oregano: Dried oregano is a common spice found in the spice aisle of any supermarket. Fresh oregano can be found in the produce section of larger supermarkets or specialty stores.
Tomato pulp/crushed tomatoes: Available in cans or jars in the pasta sauce or canned goods aisle of most supermarkets.
Mozzarella cheese: Widely available in shredded form in the dairy section of supermarkets. You can also buy a block and shred it yourself.
Oregano: Dried oregano is a common spice found in the spice aisle of any supermarket. Fresh oregano can be found in the produce section of larger supermarkets or specialty stores.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks with salt and black pepper to taste
- Heat enough oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and quickly sear the steaks on both sides until golden brown
- Arrange the seared steaks side by side in a baking dish
- Evenly pour the tomato pulp over the steaks
- Cover the steaks with the shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sprinkle oregano over the cheese
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) or hot oven until the cheese is completely melted and lightly golden
Observations
Baked steak is a comforting and flavorful option in Brazilian cuisine, ideal for family meals. This recipe uses thick sirloin cuts, which are quickly seared to maintain juiciness and then finished in the oven with an irresistible tomato sauce and gratinated mozzarella cheese. It's a practical way to prepare a main course that pleases everyone.
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