Brazilian recipe
Classic Bife à Baiana Recipe
A hearty Bife à Baiana featuring juicy steak, rich tomato sauce, melted cheese, and toasted crusty bread. Simple, savoury, and perfect for dinner.
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Ingredients
6 beef steaks (your preferred cut)
2 day-old crusty bread rolls (hard-dough bread or similar)
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can tomato sauce (approx. 340g)
100g mozzarella cheese, grated
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
2 day-old crusty bread rolls (hard-dough bread or similar)
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can tomato sauce (approx. 340g)
100g mozzarella cheese, grated
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh beef and produce at your local market or butcher; canned tomato sauce, mozzarella, and hard-dough bread are available at any major supermarket.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks with salt and the crushed garlic to your liking.
- Pan-fry the steaks in a skillet with a splash of oil until they are golden brown.
- Arrange the fried steaks in a baking dish.
- Cut the bread rolls into slices approximately 1 cm thick.
- Place the bread slices directly over the steaks in the baking dish.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing the tomato sauce with the chopped onion and adjusting the salt.
- Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the steaks and bread slices.
- Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Dust with dried oregano to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is slightly golden.
Observations
Bife à Baiana is a beloved dish that balances tender beef with a punchy tomato sauce and the satisfying crunch of gratinéed crusty bread. It is a straightforward, comforting meal that packs a lot of flavour using simple pantry staples. Whether you are whipping up a quick midweek dinner or a filling lunch, this recipe delivers a satisfying experience that works well for any occasion.
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