Brazilian recipe
Traditional Bife à Baiana Recipe (Bife à baiana)
A hearty, classic dish featuring pan-seared steaks topped with savory tomato sauce, melted cheese, and crusty bread. This authentic meal is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
6 steaks (your preferred cut)
2 stale French bread rolls
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
340g prepared tomato sauce
100g grated mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
2 stale French bread rolls
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
340g prepared tomato sauce
100g grated mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local general grocers or supermarkets. If you cannot find 'pão francês', any crusty white roll or baguette is an excellent substitute for the texture required for this gratin-style dish.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks with the crushed garlic and salt to taste.
- Sear the steaks in a skillet with a drizzle of oil until they are browned.
- Place the cooked steaks into a baking dish.
- Slice the French bread rolls into rounds approximately 1 cm thick.
- Arrange the bread slices on top of the steaks in the baking dish.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing the tomato sauce with the chopped onion and adjusting the seasoning with salt.
- Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the steaks and the bread slices.
- Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese evenly 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 turned slightly golden.
Observations
Bife à Baiana is a cornerstone of Brazilian home cooking, celebrated for its bold flavors and straightforward technique. This dish pairs juicy, pan-seared steaks with a rich tomato base, topped with slices of crusty bread that absorb the flavors while baking under a layer of melted cheese.
Ideal for a quick lunch or a comforting family dinner, Bife à Baiana is both versatile and deeply satisfying. Its preparation is uncomplicated, relying on pantry staples to create a complete and cohesive meal that is a favorite across many Brazilian households.
Ideal for a quick lunch or a comforting family dinner, Bife à Baiana is both versatile and deeply satisfying. Its preparation is uncomplicated, relying on pantry staples to create a complete and cohesive meal that is a favorite across many Brazilian households.
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