Brazilian recipe
Classic Bife à Baiana Recipe (Bife à baiana receita)
A flavourful Brazilian-style steak dish featuring a rich tomato sauce, melted cheese, and a crusty bread topping for a comforting meal.
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Ingredients
6 beef steaks of your choice
2 stale French-style rolls (pão francês)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (approx. 340g) prepared tomato sauce
100g grated mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
2 stale French-style rolls (pão francês)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (approx. 340g) prepared tomato sauce
100g grated mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find beef steaks and standard pantry staples like tomato sauce, garlic, onions, and oregano at major supermarkets like Dunnes Stores, Tesco, or SuperValu. For the bread, look for fresh crusty white rolls or baguette-style loaves in the bakery section; if unavailable, any crusty white bread is a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks with salt and the minced garlic to your liking.
- Sear the steaks in a frying pan with a little oil until nicely browned.
- Arrange the seared steaks in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Cut the crusty rolls into slices approximately 1 cm thick.
- Place the bread slices on top of the steaks in the baking dish.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing the tomato sauce with the chopped onion, adjusting salt if necessary.
- Pour the tomato sauce mixture evenly over the steaks and bread slices.
- Sprinkle the grated mozzarella over the top.
- Finish by dusting with dried oregano to taste.
- Place in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and turned slightly golden.
Observations
Bife à Baiana is a classic dish in Brazilian home cooking, celebrated for its bold flavours and comforting appeal. This recipe pairs succulent pan-seared steaks with a robust tomato sauce and a signature topping of crusty bread, which absorbs the savoury sauce while getting golden and crisp in the oven.
Ideal for a satisfying lunch or a cosy dinner, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that relies on simple, accessible ingredients. The combination of tender meat, melted cheese, and toasted bread creates a hearty, complete meal that is as straightforward to prepare as it is delicious.
Ideal for a satisfying lunch or a cosy dinner, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that relies on simple, accessible ingredients. The combination of tender meat, melted cheese, and toasted bread creates a hearty, complete meal that is as straightforward to prepare as it is delicious.
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