Pizza de Picanha

Pizza de Picanha is a deliciously unique Brazilian pizza that features tender, marinated picanha beef, fresh vegetables, and a rich cheese blend. This high-protein dish is perfect for meat lovers looking for a flavorful twist on traditional pizza.

Ingredients

• Picanha beef - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, shredded
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a bowl, combine the picanha beef with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
3. While the beef is marinating, roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
4. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone and spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface.
5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the tomato sauce.
6. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated picanha for about 4-5 minutes, or until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
7. Distribute the sliced picanha evenly over the cheese, then add the sliced red onion and bell pepper on top.
8. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
9. Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 600
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

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

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