Brazilian recipe
Creamy oven-baked steak with melted cheese (Bife de forno cremoso com queijo)
A hearty recipe featuring thick-cut sirloin steaks, pan-seared to perfection and finished in the oven with a rich tomato sauce and bubbling mozzarella cheese.
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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 box (or carton) tomato purée
300g grated mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 box (or carton) tomato purée
300g grated mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh sirloin steaks (often labeled as sirloin or rump steak) at local butcher shops or at the meat counters of supermarkets like Carrefour or Chandarana. Tomato purée is available in the tinned goods aisle, and standard mozzarella cheese can be found in the dairy section of any well-stocked grocery store. If you prefer a milder taste, mild cheddar can be used as a substitute for mozzarella.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat enough oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet and sear the steaks briefly on both sides until a golden crust forms.
- Arrange the seared steaks side by side in a baking dish.
- Pour the tomato purée evenly over the steaks.
- Top each steak generously with the grated mozzarella.
- Sprinkle the oregano over the cheese layer.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C until the cheese has completely melted and is lightly browned.
Observations
Oven-baked steak is a staple of Brazilian comfort food, perfect for family gatherings. This recipe calls for thick cuts of sirloin, which are quickly seared to lock in the juices before being finished in the oven with a savory tomato sauce and a golden layer of melted mozzarella. It is a straightforward yet satisfying way to prepare a main course that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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