Brazilian recipe
Creamy Oven-Baked Beef with Mozzarella (Bife de forno com queijo)
A hearty and simple dish featuring thick-cut sirloin steak, seared to seal in the juices, then smothered in tomato sauce and bubbling melted mozzarella.
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Ingredients
6 thick-cut sirloin steaks (300g each)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 carton (approx. 300g) tomato passata or purée
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 carton (approx. 300g) tomato passata or purée
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find thick-cut sirloin at the meat counter of major supermarkets or local butcher shops. Tomato passata and shredded mozzarella are available in the canned goods and dairy sections of any grocery store.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat enough oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet and quickly sear the steaks on both sides until a crust forms.
- Arrange the seared steaks side by side in a large baking dish.
- Pour the tomato passata evenly over the top of the steaks.
- Cover the steaks thoroughly with the shredded mozzarella.
- Sprinkle the dried oregano over the cheese layer.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C until the cheese has melted completely and is slightly golden.
Observations
Oven-baked beef is a classic, comforting staple in Brazilian cooking, perfect for a cozy family dinner. This recipe calls for thick-cut sirloin steaks, which are quickly seared to maintain their tenderness before being finished in the oven with a rich tomato sauce and a golden layer of melted mozzarella. It is a straightforward yet satisfying way to prepare a main course that never fails to please a crowd.
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