Brazilian recipe
Creamy Oven-Baked Steak with Cheese (Bife de forno cremoso com queijo)
A hearty recipe featuring thick-cut sirloin steaks, pan-seared and topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
6 large, thick sirloin steaks (300g each)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 carton of tomato purée
300g grated mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 carton of tomato purée
300g grated mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find sirloin steaks at local butcher shops or supermarkets. Tomato purée, mozzarella, and pantry staples are available at any grocery store. As a substitute for mozzarella, you can use any good-melting semi-hard cheese available locally.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Heat enough oil in a frying pan and quickly sear the steaks on both sides until browned.
- Arrange the seared steaks side by side in a baking dish.
- Pour the tomato purée evenly over the steaks.
- Cover the steaks with the grated mozzarella.
- Sprinkle the oregano over the cheese.
- Place in a preheated oven at 200°C until the cheese has melted completely and is lightly browned.
Observations
Oven-baked steak is a comforting and savory staple of Brazilian cuisine, perfect for family gatherings. This recipe calls for thick cuts of sirloin, which are quickly seared to lock in the juices and then finished in the oven with a rich tomato sauce and golden, melted mozzarella. It is a practical and satisfying way to prepare a main course that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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