Brazilian recipe
Creamy Baked Steak with Cheese (Bife de forno cremoso com queijo)
An easy recipe with thick top sirloin steaks, seared and covered with tomato pulp and melted mozzarella. A practical, family-friendly dish.
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Ingredients
6 large thick top sirloin steaks (300 g each)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 carton tomato pulp
300 g grated mozzarella
Oregano, to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 carton tomato pulp
300 g grated mozzarella
Oregano, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find the ingredients in the meat counter, dairy aisle, canned goods or tomato products section, and spice rack of any supermarket or neighborhood grocery. If needed, use a similar cut of thick beef steak as a substitute for the top sirloin steaks.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks with salt and black pepper to taste
- Heat enough oil in a skillet and quickly sear the steaks on both sides until browned
- Arrange the seared steaks side by side in a baking dish
- Pour the tomato pulp evenly over the steaks
- Cover the steaks with the grated mozzarella
- Sprinkle oregano over the cheese
- Bake in a preheated 200°C oven (or hot oven) until the cheese is completely melted and lightly browned
Observations
Bife de forno is a comforting and flavorful dish from Brazilian cuisine, ideal for family meals. This recipe uses thick top sirloin steaks, which are quickly seared to keep them juicy and then finished in the oven with an irresistible tomato sauce and a gratinated mozzarella topping. It is a practical way to prepare a main dish that pleases everyone.
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