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About the recipe
Bife à regional dos Açores is a generous dish, often served with egg, potatoes and aromatic sauce.
The meat must be well seared, while the sauce uses garlic, pepper and pan juices.
Ingredients
- 2 thick-cut steaks
- 2 eggs
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 80 ml white wine or broth
- Azorean red pepper paste (pimenta da terra) or black pepper
- Butter and olive oil
- Fried or boiled potatoes
- Salt
Method
- Season the steaks with salt, garlic and pepper.
- Sear in a hot frying pan with olive oil and butter.
- Set the steaks aside.
- In the same frying pan, add the bay leaf and wine or broth.
- Reduce the sauce and return the steaks.
- Serve with egg and potatoes.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- The steaks benefit from a brief rest before serving.
- The pepper should add aroma without overpowering the dish.
- Use the browned bits in the pan to build the sauce.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Sirloin or filet mignon work well.
- Crushed biquinho pepper creates a milder version.
Pairing
A young red wine or light beer. Content intended for people over 18 years of age. Drink in moderation.
Regional and family variations may change ingredients, quantities and method.
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