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portuguese steak

(2 ratings)
tnj2008 avatar
Recipe by
Tara Pacheco
@tnj2008
Fall River, MA

A lot of my cooking is inspired from my Portuguese heritage. My hometown of Fall River, Massachusetts has a great Portuguese population. And we also have some amazing Portuguese restaurants that feature this dish. This is my version that I make at home.

(2 ratings)
yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For portuguese steak

  • 2
    8 ounce sirloin steak
  • olive oil
  • red wine vinegar
  • 4
    garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1 c
    dry white wine
  • 1/2
    packet dry gravy mix
  • 1 Tbsp
    pimenta moida (crushed red pepper) - or to taste
  • GARNISH
  • 2
    fried eggs
  • 2
    slices large roasted red pepper

How To Make portuguese steak

  • 1
    leave meat out to room temperature. season with salt & pepper. leave to tenderize (approximately 2 minutes)
  • 2
    rub red wine vinegar on meat
  • 3
    pour olive oil in skillet. when hot place meat in pan. add garlic, crushed red pepper, and one bay leaf to each steak. Add more oil if needed
  • 4
    sear meat 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare.
  • 5
    meanwhile, in a separate pan, fry 2 eggs (over medium)
  • 6
    add your wine, then whisk in your dry gravy mix a little at a time.
  • 7
    reduce the sauce to desired consistency.
  • 8
    place roasted peppers and fried egg on top of meat. this dish is traditionally served with rice and fries.
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