| Preparation time | 10 min |
| Cooking Time | 15 min |
| Ready In | 25 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 2 |
Portuguese steak, also known as "bife à casa" in Portuguese, is a popular dish in Portuguese cuisine. It typically consists of a thin beef steak that is seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper, then pan-fried or grilled until cooked to the desired doneness.
The steak is often served with a fried egg on top and accompanied by Portuguese fries and a salad. Some variations of the dish may also include a spicy sauce made with red pepper paste, olive oil, and vinegar.
Overall, Portuguese steak is a delicious and hearty dish that is a staple in many Portuguese restaurants and households.
Ingredients
Directions
- Season the steaks with salt and pepper and let marinade overnight or for at least 1 hour. Fry potatoes in hot oil, drain, and season with salt and keep warm in the oven.
- Cook steaks with the garlic in hot skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil for 3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and add wine reduction ingredients. Cook the reduction until reduced by half.
- Place the steaks back in the pan on low heat with the reduction.
- Meanwhile, fry 2 eggs sunny side up in a separate small nonstick skillet with the 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Heat a large serving plate in the oven. Place steak in the center of the plate surrounded by the home fries.
- Place one egg on top of each steak. Pour sauce from the pan over the steak and eggs. Season with more salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- This dish is usually served with a serving of Portuguese rice as well, but optional.
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