Brazilian recipe
Creamy Oven-Baked Steak with Melted Cheese (Bife de forno com queijo)
A simple and comforting recipe featuring thick, seared sirloin steaks 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 searing
1 carton (approx. 300g) tomato pulp or passata
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for searing
1 carton (approx. 300g) tomato pulp or passata
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh sirloin steaks at your local butcher or supermarket meat counter. Tomato pulp, shredded mozzarella, and pantry staples like oil and dried oregano are readily available in the aisles of any local grocery shop.
Preparation method
- Season the sirloin steaks generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat enough vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet and sear the steaks quickly on both sides until a nice golden-brown crust forms.
- Arrange the seared steaks side-by-side in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Pour the tomato pulp evenly over the top of the steaks.
- Cover the steaks thoroughly with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle the dried oregano over the cheese layer.
- Place in a preheated oven at 200°C and bake until the cheese is completely melted and lightly golden.
Observations
Oven-baked steak is a staple of comforting Brazilian home cooking, perfect for a hearty family meal. This method starts with high-quality, thick-cut sirloin, which is briefly seared to lock in the juices before being finished in the oven with a savory tomato sauce and a generous layer of melted mozzarella. It’s an effortless yet impressive way to prepare a centerpiece main course that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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