Brazilian recipe
Traditional Baiana Style Steak (Bife à baiana)
A classic Brazilian dish featuring tender steaks topped with tomato sauce, melty cheese, and toasted French bread.
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Ingredients
6 steaks (of your choice)
2 stale French-style bread rolls
4 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can of prepared tomato sauce (approx. 340g)
100g grated mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
2 stale French-style bread rolls
4 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can of prepared tomato sauce (approx. 340g)
100g grated mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh steaks at local butcher shops or supermarkets. For the French-style bread, look for crusty, white wheat rolls at any local bakery. Mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce are available in any general grocery store. As a substitute for French rolls, any firm, crusty baguette can be used.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks with salt and crushed garlic to taste.
- Sear the steaks in a skillet with a drizzle of oil until golden brown.
- Arrange the seared steaks in a baking dish.
- Slice the French-style bread rolls into pieces approximately 1 cm thick.
- Place the slices of bread over the steaks in the baking dish.
- Prepare the tomato sauce by mixing it with the chopped onion and adjusting the salt.
- Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the steaks and bread slices.
- Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese on top.
- Dust with dried oregano to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and lightly browned.
Observations
The Bife à Baiana is a beloved classic of Brazilian home cooking, celebrated for its bold flavors and comforting appeal. This dish expertly pairs succulent seared steaks with a rich, savory tomato sauce and slices of French bread that become perfectly toasted in the oven, creating a satisfying texture contrast.
Ideal for a hearty lunch or a comforting weeknight dinner, this recipe is straightforward and highlights how simple ingredients can transform into a complete, crowd-pleasing meal. The combination of seasoned meat, tangy sauce, and golden cheese makes it a staple for those who appreciate traditional, unpretentious cooking.
Ideal for a hearty lunch or a comforting weeknight dinner, this recipe is straightforward and highlights how simple ingredients can transform into a complete, crowd-pleasing meal. The combination of seasoned meat, tangy sauce, and golden cheese makes it a staple for those who appreciate traditional, unpretentious cooking.
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