Brazilian recipe
Classic Bife à baiana (Bife à baiana)
A hearty Brazilian-style steak dish topped with tomato sauce, melted cheese, and crusty bread. Simple, comforting, and perfect for any meal.
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Ingredients
6 steaks (of your choice)
2 day-old pães franceses
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (approx. 340g) tomato sauce
100g grated muçarela cheese
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
2 day-old pães franceses
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (approx. 340g) tomato sauce
100g grated muçarela cheese
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh beef cuts at local butcher shops or supermarket meat counters. Pão francês is a traditional crusty bread; if unavailable, a high-quality baguette or crusty dinner roll is an excellent substitute. Muçarela cheese and other pantry staples can be found in the dairy and dry goods aisles of any local grocer.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks with salt and minced garlic to taste.
- Pan-sear the steaks in a skillet with a drizzle of oil until golden brown.
- Arrange the seared steaks in a baking dish.
- Slice the pães franceses into rounds approximately 1 cm thick.
- Place the bread slices over the steaks in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the tomato sauce with the chopped onion and adjust the salt.
- Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the steaks and bread slices.
- Sprinkle the grated muçarela cheese 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 is melted and lightly golden.
Observations
Bife à baiana is a classic dish from the Brazilian culinary repertoire, cherished for its straightforward preparation and bold flavors. This recipe perfectly balances juicy pan-seared steaks with a rich tomato sauce, finished with the satisfying crunch of toasted crusty bread and melted cheese.
Whether you are preparing a quick lunch or a comforting weeknight dinner, Bife à baiana is a crowd-pleaser that delivers a complete and satisfying meal using accessible, everyday ingredients.
Whether you are preparing a quick lunch or a comforting weeknight dinner, Bife à baiana is a crowd-pleaser that delivers a complete and satisfying meal using accessible, everyday ingredients.
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