Brazilian recipe
Traditional Bife à Baiana Recipe (Bife à baiana)
Juicy steaks topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and French bread make this Bife à Baiana a simple, satisfying meal for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
6 steaks (of your choice)
2 day-old French rolls
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can ready-made tomato sauce (approximately 340 g)
100 g grated mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
2 day-old French rolls
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can ready-made tomato sauce (approximately 340 g)
100 g grated mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for the beef, bread, cheese, and pantry items at the meat counter, bakery section, dairy aisle, and canned foods shelf of a supermarket or local market. If needed, use a similar fresh white roll as a substitute for the French bread.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks with salt and crushed garlic to taste
- Fry the steaks in a frying pan with a drizzle of oil until browned
- Arrange the fried steaks in an ovenproof dish
- Cut the French rolls into slices about 1 cm thick
- Place the bread slices over the steaks in the dish
- Make the tomato sauce by mixing it with the chopped onion and adjust the salt
- Pour the tomato sauce over the steaks and bread slices
- Sprinkle the grated mozzarella over the top
- Scatter oregano over to taste
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and turns lightly golden
Observations
Bife à Baiana is a classic dish from Brazilian cuisine, known for its simplicity and bold flavour. This recipe brings together juicy steaks, a savoury sauce, and the crunch of gratinated French bread, making it a versatile option for all kinds of meals.
Ideal for a quick lunch or a comforting dinner, Bife à Baiana appeals to all tastes. The method is straightforward, resulting in a complete and satisfying dish made with ingredients that are easy to find.
Ideal for a quick lunch or a comforting dinner, Bife à Baiana appeals to all tastes. The method is straightforward, resulting in a complete and satisfying dish made with ingredients that are easy to find.
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