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Easy Stuffed Beef Rolls (Bife a Role): A Classic Family Recipe
Whip up a comforting Brazilian classic with these tender, flavor-packed beef rolls. Perfect for a hearty Sunday family lunch that never fails to impress.
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Ingredients
8 thin beef steaks (top round or lean beef cuts)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 smoked sausages (calabresa style), sliced into strips
2 carrots, sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
16 slices of mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 onions, sliced
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons dehydrated onion soup mix
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 smoked sausages (calabresa style), sliced into strips
2 carrots, sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
16 slices of mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 onions, sliced
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons dehydrated onion soup mix
Where to find ingredients
Beef steaks like top round can be found at any local butcher shop or supermarket meat counter; just ask for lean, thin-cut beef suitable for rolling. Smoked sausage (calabresa) is a distinct Brazilian style; if unavailable, a good quality smoked pork sausage or kabanos can be used as a substitute. Mozzarella cheese is widely available in the dairy aisle of any local grocery store. The onion soup mix is typically found in the dry soup or spice section of major supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks with salt and black pepper
- Let the beef marinate for 30 minutes to absorb the seasoning
- Lay each steak flat and place a strip of smoked sausage on one end
- Add a carrot strip alongside the sausage
- Add a strip of red bell pepper
- Place two slices of mozzarella cheese over the filling
- Carefully roll up the steaks tightly
- Secure the edges of each roll with toothpicks
- In a pressure cooker, heat the butter over high heat
- Sear the beef rolls until browned on all sides
- Add the minced garlic and sliced onions to the pot
- Sauté for one minute until fragrant
- Pour in the water and the onion soup mix
- Stir well to fully dissolve the soup mix into the liquid
- Seal the pressure cooker lid tightly
- Cook on low heat for 30 minutes after the pressure builds up
- Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally
- Open the cooker safely once all pressure has dissipated
- If the gravy needs thickening, bring it to a boil without the lid
- Simmer until the gravy reaches your preferred consistency
- Serve the Bife a Role immediately on a large platter
Observations
Bife a Role is a staple of Brazilian home cooking, cherished for its refined presentation and deep, savory layers. Ideal for special weekend gatherings, this dish features thin slices of tender beef wrapped around a rich filling and slow-cooked in a velvety gravy. This fuss-free recipe brings the traditional experience into your kitchen, ensuring a tender, mouth-watering result every time.
This simplified version focuses on practical steps while keeping the authentic, hearty character that makes this comfort food a favorite. It is the perfect choice for anyone looking to serve a memorable meal that feels truly special without all the complicated prep work.
This simplified version focuses on practical steps while keeping the authentic, hearty character that makes this comfort food a favorite. It is the perfect choice for anyone looking to serve a memorable meal that feels truly special without all the complicated prep work.
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