Bife à Parmegiana

Bife à Parmegiana is a classic Brazilian dish featuring tender beef steaks coated in breadcrumbs, topped with rich tomato sauce and melted cheese. This high-protein snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger while enjoying authentic flavors.

Ingredients

• Beef steak (e.g., sirloin) - 300 grams
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• All-purpose flour - 50 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Breadcrumbs - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Tomato sauce - 200 grams
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 100 grams
• Parmesan cheese, grated - 30 grams
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Season the beef steaks with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
3. Dredge each steak in flour, shaking off the excess.
4. Beat the egg in a shallow dish and dip the floured steaks into the egg, coating thoroughly.
5. Coat the steaks in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
6. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the breaded steaks for about 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
7. Transfer the cooked steaks to a baking dish. Spoon the tomato sauce evenly over each steak.
8. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top of the sauce.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals from beef and cheese.

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