Brazilian recipe
Traditional Bife à Baiana Recipe (Bife à baiana)
Cheesy Bife à Baiana with tomato sauce and French rolls. A practical, flavourful option for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
6 beef steaks (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
Find the ingredients at local supermarkets, neighborhood grocery stores, and the chilled cheese and bakery sections. For the tomato sauce, a plain canned tomato sauce works as a substitute if ready-made sauce is unavailable.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks with salt and crushed garlic to taste.
- Fry the steaks in a skillet with a drizzle of oil until browned.
- Arrange the fried steaks in a baking dish.
- Cut the French rolls into slices about 1 cm thick.
- Place the bread slices over the steaks in the baking dish.
- Prepare 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 to taste over the dish.
- 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 cooking, known for its straightforward method and bold flavour. This recipe brings together tender beef steaks, a savoury sauce, and the crunch of toasted French rolls, making it a versatile dish for all kinds of meals.
Ideal for a quick lunch or a comforting dinner, Bife à Baiana appeals to a wide range of tastes. It comes together with simple steps and affordable ingredients, yet still feels complete and satisfying.
Ideal for a quick lunch or a comforting dinner, Bife à Baiana appeals to a wide range of tastes. It comes together with simple steps and affordable ingredients, yet still feels complete and satisfying.
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