Brazilian recipe
Creamy Oven-Baked Steak with Cheese (Bife de forno cremoso com queijo)
A satisfying dish featuring thick-cut strip steaks, seared and topped with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. Perfect for a hearty family meal.
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Ingredients
6 large, thick-cut strip steaks (300g each)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 box of tomato pulp
300g shredded mozzarella
Oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 box of tomato pulp
300g shredded mozzarella
Oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find quality cuts of beef at your local supermarket meat counter or neighborhood butcher. Use standard tomato purée or passata for the sauce, and any good-quality low-moisture shredded mozzarella from the dairy aisle.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Heat enough oil in a heavy 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 pulp evenly over the steaks.
- Cover the steaks with the shredded mozzarella.
- Sprinkle oregano over the cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) until the cheese is completely melted and lightly browned.
Observations
Bife de forno is a comforting and savory classic from Brazil, perfect for family dinners. This recipe uses thick cuts of contra-filé (strip steak), which are seared briefly to lock in the juices and then finished in the oven with a flavorful tomato sauce and golden, melted mozzarella. It’s an efficient way to prepare a main course that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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