Brazilian recipe
Classic Bife à Baiana with Tomato Sauce and Cheese (Bife à baiana)
A comforting Bife à Baiana with tomato sauce, cheese and French bread. Practical, flavorful, and perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
6 steaks (of your choice)
2 day-old French rolls
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can ready-made tomato sauce (about 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 (about 340 g)
100 g grated mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for the steaks and cheese in the butcher’s counter and dairy section, and the tomatoes, onions, garlic, bread, oregano and salt in the produce aisle and pantry shelves of a supermarket or local grocery store.
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 cheese over the top
- Scatter oregano over to taste
- 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 Brazilian dish, known for its simplicity and bold flavor. This recipe combines tender steaks with a savory sauce and the crunch of gratinated French bread, making it a versatile option that works well for different occasions.
Ideal for a quick lunch or a comforting dinner, Bife à Baiana appeals to a wide range of tastes. The method is straightforward, resulting in a complete, satisfying dish made with accessible ingredients.
Ideal for a quick lunch or a comforting dinner, Bife à Baiana appeals to a wide range of tastes. The method is straightforward, resulting in a complete, satisfying dish made with accessible ingredients.
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