Brazilian recipe
Creamy Oven-Baked Steak with Mozzarella (Bife de forno com queijo)
A hearty, family-friendly dish featuring thick-cut sirloin steak, quickly seared for juiciness and baked with tomato sauce and gooey melted mozzarella.
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Ingredients
6 thick-cut sirloin steaks (300g each)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 carton (approx. 500g) tomato pulp
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 carton (approx. 500g) tomato pulp
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find thick-cut sirloin at local butchers or the meat counter of island markets. Canned tomato pulp, shredded mozzarella, and dried oregano are standard pantry staples available at all general grocers.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat a sufficient amount of oil in a skillet and sear the steaks briefly on both sides until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Arrange the seared steaks in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Pour the tomato pulp evenly over the top of the steaks.
- Distribute the shredded mozzarella over the tomato-topped steaks.
- Sprinkle with dried oregano to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C until the cheese is completely melted and beginning to turn golden.
Observations
Oven-baked steak is a comforting staple in Brazilian home cooking, perfect for a satisfying family dinner. This recipe relies on thick-cut sirloin steaks, which are seared quickly to lock in their natural juices before being finished in the oven under a layer of rich tomato sauce and golden, bubbly mozzarella. It is a straightforward yet delicious way to prepare a centerpiece main course that never fails to please the table.
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