Brazilian recipe
Creamy Oven-Baked Steak with Cheese (Bife de forno cremoso com queijo)
A straightforward recipe featuring thick-cut strip steak, pan-seared then finished with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. A comforting, family-friendly staple.
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Ingredients
6 thick-cut, large strip steaks (approx. 300g each)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 carton of tomato purée
300g mozzarella, grated
Dried oregano, to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 carton of tomato purée
300g mozzarella, grated
Dried oregano, to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can source these ingredients at any local supermarket. Look for high-quality strip steak at the butcher counter. Mozzarella is typically available in the dairy aisle; if you cannot find pre-grated, choose a block of mozzarella and grate it yourself for a better melt.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat sufficient vegetable oil in a large skillet and quickly sear the steaks on both sides until a nice golden-brown crust forms.
- Arrange the seared steaks side-by-side in a baking dish.
- Pour the tomato purée evenly over the steaks.
- Cover the steaks thoroughly with the grated mozzarella.
- Sprinkle with dried oregano.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C until the cheese has completely melted and is lightly browned.
Observations
The 'bife de forno' is a comforting and flavorful classic in Brazilian home cooking, perfect for a family dinner. This preparation calls for thick-cut strip steaks, which are quickly seared to lock in the juices and subsequently finished in the oven, topped with a rich tomato sauce and a golden layer of melted mozzarella. It is a practical way to serve an impressive main course that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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