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Easy and Savoury Bife a Role: Step-by-Step Homemade Recipe (Bife a role)
Whip up a classic Bife a Role, a traditional Brazilian favourite that’s perfect for family lunches. Delight everyone with its flavourful filling and rich, hearty sauce.
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Ingredients
8 thin slices of beef (rump or eye of round)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 calabresa sausages, sliced into sticks
2 carrots, sliced into sticks
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
16 slices of mozzarella cheese
4 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 onions, sliced
1 1/2 cups water
2 tbsp onion soup mix
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 calabresa sausages, sliced into sticks
2 carrots, sliced into sticks
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
16 slices of mozzarella cheese
4 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 onions, sliced
1 1/2 cups water
2 tbsp onion soup mix
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local butchers and grocery stores in Port Vila. For the beef, ask for thinly sliced cuts suitable for rolling. Calabresa sausage is a specific Brazilian smoked sausage; if unavailable, look for a high-quality smoked pork sausage as a substitute. The onion soup mix can be found in the dry goods or seasoning aisle.
Preparation method
- Season the beef slices with salt and black pepper.
- Let the beef marinate for 30 minutes.
- Place a stick of calabresa sausage on each beef slice.
- Add a carrot stick.
- Add a strip of red bell pepper.
- Place two slices of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Carefully roll up each beef slice.
- Secure the rolls with toothpicks.
- Heat the butter in a pressure cooker over high heat.
- Sear the beef rolls in the hot pot, turning them until browned on all sides.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced onions.
- Sauté for one minute.
- Pour in the water and add the onion soup mix.
- Stir well to ensure the sauce base is fully dissolved.
- Seal the pressure cooker.
- Cook on low heat for 30 minutes after reaching pressure.
- Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Open the cooker safely.
- If the sauce is too thin, return the pot to the heat without the lid.
- Simmer until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
- Serve the Bife a Role immediately on a serving platter.
Observations
Bife a Role is a staple of Brazilian comfort food, cherished for its elegant presentation and deeply satisfying taste. Whether you are planning a special occasion or a classic Sunday family meal, these thin, succulent slices of beef—rolled with a flavourful filling and braised in a robust sauce—are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. This straightforward recipe makes it easy for home cooks to recreate this delicacy with professional-level results.
This simple version focuses on practical cooking techniques while retaining the authentic, traditional flavour that makes the dish a success. It is the ideal choice for those looking to serve a memorable, comforting meal without any unnecessary fuss.
This simple version focuses on practical cooking techniques while retaining the authentic, traditional flavour that makes the dish a success. It is the ideal choice for those looking to serve a memorable, comforting meal without any unnecessary fuss.
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