Brazilian recipe
Traditional Baiana-Style Beef (Bife à baiana)
Classic beef steaks topped with tomato sauce, melty cheese, and crispy bread. A flavorful and comforting dish for any lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
6 steaks (of your choice)
2 stale French rolls
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (approx. 340g) prepared tomato sauce
100g grated mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
2 stale French rolls
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (approx. 340g) prepared tomato sauce
100g grated mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh steaks, onions, and garlic at local butcher shops and markets. Mozzarella and tomato sauce are available at standard grocery stores. For the French rolls, local bakeries are the best source; as a substitute for French rolls, you may use any crusty white roll or baguette.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks with salt and minced garlic to taste.
- Pan-fry the steaks in a skillet with a drizzle of oil until browned.
- Arrange the fried steaks in a baking dish.
- Cut the French rolls into slices approximately 1 cm thick.
- Place the bread slices over 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 over the steaks and the bread slices.
- Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese on top.
- Sprinkle oregano to taste.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Observations
Bife à Baiana is a classic dish from Brazilian cuisine, renowned for its simplicity and bold flavors. This recipe perfectly balances the juiciness of the steaks with a savory tomato sauce and the satisfying crunch of gratinéed crusty bread, making it a versatile option for any occasion.
Ideal for a quick lunch or a comforting dinner, Bife à Baiana pleases every palate. Its preparation is straightforward, resulting in a complete and deeply satisfying meal using simple, accessible ingredients.
Ideal for a quick lunch or a comforting dinner, Bife à Baiana pleases every palate. Its preparation is straightforward, resulting in a complete and deeply satisfying meal using simple, accessible ingredients.
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