Embark on a culinary journey to Portugal, where flavors dance and traditions are preserved in every bite. Portuguese cuisine is a symphony of aromatic herbs, succulent seafood, and tender meats, all blended together to create dishes that are both satisfying and memorable. Among these culinary gems, Portuguese-style steak stands tall, a testament to the country's rich history and love for bold flavors. This article will guide you through the tantalizing world of Portuguese-style steak, sharing the secrets behind its preparation and highlighting the essential ingredients that make it an unforgettable experience. From the sizzling of the pan to the savory aroma that fills the kitchen, let's explore the art of cooking this iconic dish and uncover the secrets of Portuguese culinary excellence.
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PORTUGUESE STEAK
This is a very popular recipe in this area where the population is mostly of Portuguese decent. A gal I work with, who is from the Azores gave me this one.
Provided by CookstoRelax
Categories Steak
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mash the garlic with the salt. Mix in the pepper,parsley, and bay leaf,forming a paste. Season the steaks on both sides with the paste.place in a deep sided dish.
- Slowly pour the wine over the meat and marinate at least 2 hours(better overnight).
- Reserving the marinade remove steaks . Heat the butter and oil in large skillet over med-high heat. Fry the steaks 3 minutes each side.Remove to a clean plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add the reserved marinade to the hot pan and deglaze the browned bits . Remove from heat and quickly whisk in the cream. Place over med-low heat. Return the steaks to the pan and cook about three minutes. Sauce will thicken.
- While the steaks are cooking fry the eggs in a separate pan.
- Plate the steaks placing a fried egg on top of each, followed by a red pepper. Pool some sauce around the steak and serve with fried potatoes.
- A traditional Portuguese meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.2, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 1800.5, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 1.1
PORTUGUESE STEAK
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 8h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the demi-glace: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Pour the oil into a metal roasting pan and put it in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes to heat up the pan and condition it with the oil. Spread the bones out in the roasting pan and cook until browned, turning the bones occasionally so they brown evenly, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Using tongs, transfer the bones to a stockpot large enough to accommodate the bones and more. (Use tongs so that you do not pour any fat into the stockpot; reserve the fat in the pan.) Add the ice water to the pot and bring to a simmer. Allow the stock to cook for 4 hours at a slow simmer, skimming the surface of the stock occasionally to remove any fat or impurities.
- While the stock is simmering, discard all but about 1/4 cup of the fat in the roasting pan. Heat the pan on the stovetop over high heat until hot. Add the onions and carrots and caramelize to a golden brown. Add the celery and cook for another 10 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until the tomato paste turns a brick red color (about 15 minutes), stirring regularly. Stir 1 cup of the red wine into the onion, carrot and celery mixture (the mirepoix) and set aside.
- After the stock has simmered for 4 hours, add the mirepoix mixture, thyme and bay leaf. Bring the stock back up to a simmer and continue to cook for another 2 hours.
- In a separate pot, bring the remaining 7 cups red wine to a boil and reduce by one-half.
- Strain the finished stock through a chinois and combine the strained stock with the reduced red wine. Bring the stock to a boil and then reduce the heat to a hard simmer. Reduce the stock until it's about 8 cups and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 30 to 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and then strain the sauce though a chinois again.
- For the French fries: Cut the potatoes (with the skins on) into batons the length of the potato (1/4 inch by 1/4 inch by 2 inches). Put the cut potatoes directly into a large bucket filled with water. Run cold water over the cut potatoes until the water flowing over the bucket runs clear.
- In a large pot or table-top fryer, heat the oil until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels
- Cook the potatoes in batches just long enough to make them tender but not give them any color, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the blanched fries to the prepared pan and spread them out in a single layer to cool.
- For the poached eggs, steak and ham: Combine 8 cups water and the vinegar in a saucepan and heat to 180 degrees F. Poach 4 eggs at a time by cracking the eggs and gently lowering each egg into the water. Once the eggs have turned completely white, use a slotted spoon to gently release any eggs that are stuck to the bottom of the pan. Allow the eggs to cook for 3 minutes. Continue with the remaining eggs.
- Reheat the French fry oil to 350 degrees F (to fry the potatoes a second time just before serving).
- While the eggs are poaching, season the steaks with the salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Add the grapeseed oil to the skillet followed by the steaks, making sure not to overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if you have to. Cook the steaks for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, and then flip. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on the second side for medium-rare to medium steaks (depending on the thickness). Remove the steaks and allow them to rest for 5 minutes.
- While the steaks are resting, sear the ham pieces in the skillet on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
- Cook the fries in batches in the hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and toss in a bowl with salt and pepper.
- To plate: Heat about 1 1/2 cups of the demi-glace in a pan and add the butter. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until combined.
- Place a steak on each plate. Pour 1/4 cup of sauce over each steak. Place a piece of ham on top of the sauce and then top with 2 poached eggs. Top each plate with fries.
PORTUGUESE STEAK
Want to prepare a different and special meal with beef steaks? Try to prepare Portuguese steaks with the traditional flavor of the ham that gives a special touch to your dish. Bon appetit!! blogherads.adq.push(function () { blogherads.defineResponsiveSlot([ [[728,0], 'medrec'], [[0, 0], 'mobileincontent'] ], 'responsive-in-content-1').display(); }); Latest videosFollow us for more recipes instagram pinterest facebook twitter youtube SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTERSubscribe to our newsletter and receive new recipes every week in your inbox. Email blogherads.adq.push(function () { blogherads.defineResponsiveSlot([ [[728,0], 'medrec'], [[0, 0], 'mobileincontent'] ], 'responsive-in-content-13').display(); }); MAIN INGREDIENTS OF THIS RECIPE: - Beef steaks, ham, olive oil ,white wine HOW TO MAKE PORTUGUESE STEAK: Season the steaks with a little salt and pepper. Cut the ham slices into thin strips. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Fry the ham strips on both sides over medium-low heat until they turn slightly golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. When they are fried, place them on a dish with absorbent paper and set aside. Add the steaks to the skillet and fry them on both sides over medium-low heat for about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the steaks from the frying pan and set aside on a plate. Add the white wine, bay leaf, the unpeeled crushed garlic and the mustard to the skillet and cook over medium-low heat about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, place the ham strips over the steaks and drizzle with the sauce. Serve with french fries cut into slices. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: - Beef steaks with fries - Steaks with lemon and honey - Fried steaks with fried egg - Stewed steaks
Provided by Pedro Barbosa
Categories Meat, Quick & easy, Recipes, Typical Portuguese dishes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season the steaks with a little salt and pepper. Cut the ham slices into thin strips.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Fry the ham strips on both sides over medium-low heat until they turn slightly golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. When they are fried, place them on a dish with absorbent paper and set aside.
- Add the steaks to the skillet and fry them on both sides over medium-low heat for about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the steaks from the frying pan and set aside on a plate.
- Add the white wine, bay leaf, the unpeeled crushed garlic and the mustard to the skillet and cook over medium-low heat about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the heat, place the ham strips over the steaks and drizzle with the sauce. Serve with french fries cut into slices.
Nutrition Facts : Portuguese steak Nutrition facts Serves 2 Per Serving % DAILY VALUE Calories 416 Total Fat 20.5 g(31%) Saturated Fat 5 g(24%) Cholesterol 126 mg(42%) Sodium 489 mg(20%) Total Carbohydrate 7.5 g(3%) Protein 45.5 g
BEEFS PORTUGUESE STYLE
This is a recipe that I got from my mother-in-law. She doesn't measure, so it took me a while to get it close. The gravy is close to the one they use in Portuguese restaurants.
Provided by DARMYST
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Portuguese
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine red wine, water, garlic, chile paste, white pepper and salt. Add beef, and turn to coat evenly.
- In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, fry 3 steaks for 2 minutes on each side; Set steaks aside, and drain liquids into the red wine mixture. Repeat with remaining beef.
- Pour oil into skillet, and reduce heat to medium-low. Fry steaks for a second time, 2 minutes on each side. Drain oil, and return all steaks and marinade to the pan. Allow to boil for 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 271.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
PORTUGUESE BRAISED STEAK & ONIONS
In Portugal this braise would be served with fried potatoes or rice, but it goes just as well with a pillow of buttery mash
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 2h35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1. Heat half the oil in a shallow casserole dish. Brown the steaks well on each side, then remove from the pan. Splash the vinegar into the pan and let it bubble and almost evaporate. Add the rest of the olive oil and the onion, and gently fry on a medium heat for 10-15 mins until softened and starting to colour.
- Once the onion has softened, stir in the garlic and the paprika. Cook for 1 min more, tip in the red wine and chopped tomatoes, then stir through the tomato purée and bay leaves. Season, pop the steaks back into the pan, then cover and place in the oven for 2 hrs, stirring halfway through and adding a splash of water if needed. Cook until the meat is very tender. The stew can now be cooled and chilled for 2 days and reheated or frozen for up to 3 months. To serve, scatter with coriander.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 0.46 milligram of sodium
PORTUGUESE STYLE STEAK
This is a great dinner, you can have with an egg on top with home fries, pour some of the sauce over the fries, it's very good. and some warm bread. Yum Yum. enjoy.
Provided by Anna P.
Categories Steak
Time 7h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Marinate steaks for 6 hours, in large skillet fry steak and onions together, after 20 minutes, pour marinade in skillet, cook until absorbed.
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality steak. Look for cuts that are well-marbled and have a good amount of fat.
- Make sure to marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
- When cooking the steak, be sure to sear it over high heat to create a nice crust. Then, reduce the heat and cook the steak to your desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to keep the juices in the meat.
- Serve the steak with your favorite sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Portuguese-style steak is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Portuguese-style steak a try. You won't be disappointed!
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