portuguese steak

Name: Portuguese Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 - 8 ounce sirloin steak; - olive oil; - red wine vinegar; 4 - garlic cloves, chopped; 2 - bay leaves; 1 cup(s) dry white wine; 1/2 - packet dry gravy mix; 1 tablespoon(s) pimenta moida (crushed red pepper) - or to taste; ## GARNISH; 2 - fried eggs; 2 - slices large roasted red pepper

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Tara Pacheco

Fall River, MA

Updated on Nov 7, 2011

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.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make portuguese steak

Step 1

leave meat out to room temperature. season with salt & pepper. leave to tenderize (approximately 2 minutes)

Step 2

rub red wine vinegar on meat
Step 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
Step 4

sear meat 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare.
Step 5

meanwhile, in a separate pan, fry 2 eggs (over medium)
Step 6

add your wine, then whisk in your dry gravy mix a little at a time.
Step 7

reduce the sauce to desired consistency.
Step 8

place roasted peppers and fried egg on top of meat. this dish is traditionally served with rice and fries.
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