Brazilian recipe
Creamy Oven-Baked Steak with Mozzarella (Bife de forno cremoso com queijo)
A simple and comforting recipe featuring thick-cut striploin, seared to perfection and topped with tangy tomato sauce and melted cheese.
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Ingredients
6 large, thick-cut striploin steaks (300g each)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 carton (approx. 300g-350g) tomato pulp or tomato purée
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
1 carton (approx. 300g-350g) tomato pulp or tomato purée
300g shredded mozzarella cheese
Dried oregano to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find quality striploin at local butchers or the meat department of your supermarket. Tomato pulp and mozzarella are readily available in the canned goods and dairy aisles, respectively. If you cannot find tomato pulp, a thick tomato passata is a great substitute.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat enough vegetable oil in a large skillet and sear the steaks quickly on both sides until browned.
- Place the seared steaks side-by-side in a baking dish.
- Pour the tomato pulp evenly over the steaks.
- Top each steak generously with the shredded mozzarella.
- Sprinkle the oregano over the cheese layer.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) until the cheese is completely melted and lightly golden.
Observations
This oven-baked steak is a quintessential comfort dish from Brazil, perfect for a cozy family dinner. The secret lies in using thick slices of striploin, which are quickly seared to lock in the juices before being finished in the oven under a blanket of tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. It is a highly practical way to serve a centerpiece dish that is guaranteed to please everyone at the table.
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