Brazilian recipe
Creamy baked steak with melted cheese (Bife de forno com queijo)
A simple and delicious recipe featuring thick-cut sirloin steak, seared and topped with rich tomato sauce and golden, bubbly mozzarella.
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Ingredients
6 large, thick-cut sirloin steaks (300g each)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 carton of tomato purée
300g grated mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 carton of tomato purée
300g grated mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh sirloin steaks at local butcher shops or the meat counters of main supermarkets. Tomato purée, mozzarella, and dried herbs are readily available in the pantry and dairy aisles of neighborhood grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks thoroughly with salt and black pepper.
- Heat enough oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet and sear the steaks quickly on both sides until a nice brown crust forms.
- Arrange the seared steaks side by side in a baking dish.
- Pour the tomato purée evenly over the steaks.
- Spread the grated mozzarella over the top of each steak.
- Sprinkle the dried oregano generously over the cheese.
- Place in a preheated oven at 200°C and bake until the cheese is completely melted and lightly golden.
Observations
This baked steak is a comforting staple of Brazilian home cooking, perfect for a hearty family meal. The secret lies in using thick-cut sirloin steaks, which are seared quickly in a hot pan to lock in their natural juices. They are then transferred to the oven, smothered in a classic tomato sauce, and topped with plenty of mozzarella cheese until it becomes beautifully melted and golden brown. It is a straightforward, reliable way to prepare a standout main course that everyone at the table will enjoy.
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