Brazilian recipe
Creamy Oven-Baked Steak with Cheese (Bife de forno cremoso com queijo)
A straightforward recipe for thick-cut sirloin steaks, seared and topped with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. A practical, hearty choice for family meals.
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Ingredients
6 thick-cut, large sirloin steaks (300g each)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 box of tomato purée (polpa de tomate)
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 box of tomato purée (polpa de tomate)
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local grocery stores and markets on Funafuti. For the sirloin, look for the meat counter; if thick-cut steaks are unavailable, ask your butcher to cut them to your preference. Tomato purée and shredded mozzarella are typically found in the canned goods and dairy aisles, respectively.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat enough oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet and sear the steaks quickly on both sides until browned.
- Arrange the seared steaks side by side in a baking dish.
- Pour the tomato purée evenly over the steaks.
- Top the steaks with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle the oregano over the cheese layer.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) until the cheese has melted completely and is lightly golden.
Observations
The bife de forno is a comforting and flavorful staple of Brazilian home cooking, perfect for a family feast. This recipe features thick-cut sirloin steaks that are quickly seared to lock in their juices, then finished in the oven with a savory tomato sauce and a golden, bubbly layer of melted mozzarella cheese. It is a foolproof way to prepare a main course that everyone will enjoy.
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