Brazilian recipe
Easy and Delicious Brazilian Beef Rolls (Bife a Rolê)
Whip up these traditional Brazilian beef rolls for a hearty family meal. Featuring a savory filling and a rich, tender gravy, this is comfort food at its finest.
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Ingredients
8 thin beef steaks (silverside or topside)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 calabresa sausages, sliced into strips
2 carrots, sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
16 slices mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 onions, sliced
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons onion soup mix (powder)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 calabresa sausages, sliced into strips
2 carrots, sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
16 slices mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 onions, sliced
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons onion soup mix (powder)
Where to find ingredients
Beef steaks like silverside or topside are standard cuts found at any local butcher or supermarket meat counter; ask for them sliced thinly for rolling. Calabresa sausage is a smoked Brazilian-style sausage; if you cannot find it at a specialty deli, a good quality smoked chorizo or similar firm smoked sausage is a suitable substitute. Onion soup mix powder is commonly found in the baking or spice aisle of local supermarkets. Carrots, bell peppers, garlic, onions, butter, and mozzarella cheese are standard pantry and produce staples available at every grocer or local market.
Preparation method
- Season the beef steaks with salt and black pepper
- Let the seasoned beef marinate for 30 minutes
- Place a strip of calabresa sausage on each steak
- Add a strip of carrot to the center
- Add a strip of red bell pepper
- Place two slices of mozzarella cheese on top
- Roll the beef steaks up carefully
- Secure the beef rolls with toothpicks
- In a pressure cooker, melt the butter over high heat
- Brown the beef rolls in the hot pot, turning them to sear all sides
- Add the minced garlic and sliced onions to the pot
- Sauté for one minute until fragrant
- Pour in the water and add the onion soup mix
- Stir well to fully dissolve the soup mix into the sauce
- Secure the lid of the pressure cooker
- Cook on low heat for 30 minutes once it reaches pressure
- Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally
- Carefully open the cooker once safe
- If the sauce is too thin, return the pot to the heat without the lid
- Simmer until the sauce reaches your desired thickness
- Serve the beef rolls immediately on a platter
Observations
Bife a Rolê is a beloved classic in Brazilian home cooking, famous for its elegant presentation and deeply satisfying taste. Perfect for celebratory occasions or a relaxed Sunday family lunch, this dish consists of thin beef steaks rolled up with a flavorful filling and slow-cooked in a robust sauce. This straightforward method makes it easy for anyone to master this traditional delicacy at home, guaranteeing a successful meal that everyone will love.
This simplified, delicious version focuses on an efficient cooking process while keeping all the classic flavors that make this dish a standout. It's an ideal choice for anyone looking for a comforting, impressive meal without unnecessary kitchen fuss.
This simplified, delicious version focuses on an efficient cooking process while keeping all the classic flavors that make this dish a standout. It's an ideal choice for anyone looking for a comforting, impressive meal without unnecessary kitchen fuss.
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