Brazilian recipe
Traditional Baiana Style Beef (Bife à baiana)
A flavorful and classic Brazilian beef dish featuring tomato sauce, melted cheese, and toasted bread. An excellent, satisfying meal for any occasion.
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Ingredients
6 beef steaks (your preference)
2 day-old crusty bread rolls
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
340g prepared tomato sauce
100g grated mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
2 day-old crusty bread rolls
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
340g prepared tomato sauce
100g grated mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
Beef steaks and fresh produce such as garlic and onions can be found at local butcher shops and markets. Crusty bread rolls, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese are available at standard grocery stores. Crusty baguette can be used as a substitute for French rolls.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks with salt and crushed garlic to taste.
- Pan-sear the steaks in a skillet with a drizzle of oil until browned.
- Arrange the seared steaks in a baking dish.
- Slice the crusty bread rolls into 1 cm thick pieces.
- Place the bread slices on top of the steaks in the baking dish.
- Prepare the tomato sauce by mixing it with the chopped onion and adjusting the salt.
- Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the steaks and the bread slices.
- Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Scatter dried oregano over the dish to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is lightly golden.
Observations
Bife à Baiana is a classic dish in Brazilian cuisine, cherished for its straightforward preparation and bold, comforting flavors. This recipe perfectly balances juicy seared steaks with a savory tomato-based sauce, finished with bread that absorbs the richness of the ingredients and becomes golden under the oven broiler.
Ideal for a quick lunch or a comforting dinner, Bife à Baiana is a crowd-pleaser that delivers a complete and hearty dining experience using pantry-friendly ingredients.
Ideal for a quick lunch or a comforting dinner, Bife à Baiana is a crowd-pleaser that delivers a complete and hearty dining experience using pantry-friendly ingredients.
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