Brazilian recipe
Creamy Oven-Baked Steak with Melted Cheese (Bife de forno com queijo)
A simple and hearty recipe featuring thick-cut sirloin steaks, seared and topped with rich tomato sauce and bubbling mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a family dinner.
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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 tomato pulp
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 carton tomato pulp
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh sirloin steaks at your local butcher or supermarket meat counter. Tomato pulp is available in the canned goods aisle, and shredded mozzarella can be found in the dairy section. Substitute dried oregano with fresh herbs if preferred, though it will change the traditional flavor profile.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat enough oil in a heavy skillet and sear the steaks quickly on both sides until they develop a nice brown crust.
- Place the seared steaks side by side in a baking dish.
- Pour the tomato pulp evenly over the top of the steaks.
- Cover the steaks with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle the oregano over the cheese layer.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) until the cheese is completely melted and lightly golden.
Observations
Oven-baked steak is a classic comfort dish in Brazilian home cooking, perfect for a satisfying family meal. This recipe starts with thick cuts of sirloin, quickly seared to lock in the juices, and then finished in the oven with a savory tomato sauce and a generous layer of melted mozzarella cheese. It is a straightforward, crowd-pleasing main course that delivers excellent flavor with minimal effort.
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