Brazilian recipe
Creamy Baked Beef with Cheese (Bife de forno cremoso com queijo)
A comforting, family-friendly dish featuring thick-cut sirloin steaks, pan-seared for succulence and finished in the oven with a rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
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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 carton of tomato purée
300g grated mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 carton of tomato purée
300g grated mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh sirloin cuts at local butchers or the meat section of supermarkets. Tomato purée is readily available in the tinned goods aisle. For the mozzarella, look for 'pizza-style' grated or block cheese in the dairy cabinet. As a substitute for fresh mozzarella, standard processed block cheese can be used, though it will have a different melt profile.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat sufficient vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan and sear the steaks quickly on both sides until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Arrange the seared steaks in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Pour the tomato purée evenly over the steaks.
- Spread the grated mozzarella cheese thoroughly over the top of the steaks.
- Sprinkle with dried oregano.
- Place in a preheated oven at 200°C and bake until the cheese is completely melted and lightly browned.
Observations
The bife de forno is a hearty and flavorful staple of Brazilian home cooking, perfect for a satisfying family meal. This recipe starts with thick-cut sirloin steaks, which are quickly seared to lock in their natural juices before being topped with a vibrant tomato sauce and a generous layer of mozzarella cheese. Baked until golden and bubbling, it is a practical way to prepare a crowd-pleasing main course.
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