Brazilian recipe
Easy and Savoury Stuffed Beef Rolls (Bife a Rolê)
Whip up these traditional stuffed beef rolls, a crowd-pleasing classic perfect for family Sunday lunches, featuring a rich sauce and tender filling.
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Ingredients
Salt to taste
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons onion soup powder
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 and 1/2 cups water
Black pepper to taste
2 onions, sliced
2 calabresa sausages, cut into strips
2 carrots, cut into strips
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
16 slices of mozzarella cheese
8 thinly sliced beef steaks (use rump or topside steak)
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons onion soup powder
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 and 1/2 cups water
Black pepper to taste
2 onions, sliced
2 calabresa sausages, cut into strips
2 carrots, cut into strips
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
16 slices of mozzarella cheese
8 thinly sliced beef steaks (use rump or topside steak)
Where to find ingredients
You can find beef steaks, fresh produce, and dairy at any major local supermarket. Calabresa sausage can often be found at specialized delis or large butcher shops. Onion soup powder is available in the dry soup aisle of most local grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Season the steaks with salt and black pepper.
- Allow the steaks to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Place a strip of calabresa sausage on each steak.
- Add a strip of carrot to each.
- Add a strip of red bell pepper.
- Place two slices of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Roll the steaks up carefully.
- Secure the beef rolls with wooden toothpicks.
- In a pressure cooker, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Brown the beef rolls in the hot pan, turning them to ensure all sides are seared.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced onions.
- Sauté for one minute.
- Stir in the water and the onion soup powder.
- Mix well to dissolve the soup powder into the sauce.
- Seal the pressure cooker lid.
- Cook on low heat for 30 minutes once the cooker reaches full pressure.
- Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Open the cooker safely.
- If the gravy is too thin, return the pan to the heat without the lid.
- Simmer until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve the beef rolls immediately on a serving platter.
Observations
Bife a Rolê is a timeless classic, celebrated for its elegant presentation and deeply comforting flavours. Ideal for special occasions or a leisurely weekend family meal, it features thin beef cuts rolled around a flavourful centre, slowly braised in a rich gravy. This approachable recipe makes this home-style delicacy easy to master, ensuring a show-stopping dish on your table every time. This version focuses on practical preparation while retaining the traditional depth of flavour that makes it such a beloved comfort food. Perfectly suited for anyone looking to serve an impressive and hearty meal without the fuss.
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