Brazilian recipe
Classic Bife a Rolê: Easy Homemade Recipe (Bife a role e : receita passo a passo)
Learn how to prepare this traditional Brazilian comfort food. These tender, stuffed beef rolls are braised in a savory, rich gravy that’s perfect for a hearty family lunch.
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Ingredients
8 slices of thin beef (top round or eye of round)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 calabresa sausages, cut into strips
2 carrots, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
16 slices of mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 onions, sliced
1.5 cups water
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 calabresa sausages, cut into strips
2 carrots, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
16 slices of mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 onions, sliced
1.5 cups water
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
Where to find ingredients
You can find thin beef cuts at local wet market butcher stalls (ask for 'beef for rolling') or premium supermarket meat sections. Look for calabresa sausage in the refrigerated deli or processed meats aisle of international supermarkets. Onion soup mix is available in the dry goods or seasoning aisle of most major retailers like FairPrice or Cold Storage.
Preparation method
- Season the beef slices with salt and black pepper.
- Let the beef marinate for 30 minutes.
- Lay each slice of beef flat and place a strip of calabresa sausage on top.
- Place a strip of carrot alongside the sausage.
- Add a strip of red bell pepper.
- Layer two slices of mozzarella cheese over the fillings.
- Carefully roll the beef slices into tight cylinders.
- Secure each beef roll with a toothpick.
- In a pressure cooker, melt the butter over high heat.
- Brown the beef rolls in the pot, turning them to ensure they are seared on all sides.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced onions to the pot.
- Sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the water and add the onion soup mix.
- Stir well to fully dissolve the soup mix into the sauce.
- Seal the pressure cooker lid securely.
- Cook over low heat for 30 minutes after the pressure is reached.
- Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Carefully open the lid.
- If the sauce is too thin, return the pot to the stove without the lid.
- Simmer until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.
Observations
Bife a Rolê is a timeless staple in Brazilian cooking, celebrated for its refined presentation and deep, savory profile. Traditionally served during Sunday family gatherings or special dinners, this dish features thin cuts of beef wrapped around a medley of fillings, slow-cooked until fork-tender in a velvety sauce. This streamlined recipe brings the authentic, comforting taste of a home-cooked meal directly to your kitchen.
By focusing on a practical preparation method, this recipe captures the essence of the original dish while keeping it accessible. Whether you are hosting guests or simply looking for an impressive, soul-warming main course, these beef rolls are sure to be a standout on your table.
By focusing on a practical preparation method, this recipe captures the essence of the original dish while keeping it accessible. Whether you are hosting guests or simply looking for an impressive, soul-warming main course, these beef rolls are sure to be a standout on your table.
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