Bife à Portuguesa Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Thinly slice the onions and garlic. Cut the Portuguese chorizo into small pieces.

2. 2

   Sear the Steak

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef steaks with salt and black pepper. Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Cook the Aromatics

   In the same skillet, add onions and garlic. Cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add Chorizo and Tomato Paste

   Add the chorizo and tomato paste to the skillet. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Deglaze and Braise

   Pour in the white wine and scrape the bottom of the skillet. Add beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.

6. 6

   Combine and Cook

   Return the seared steaks to the skillet. Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, until the steaks are tender.

7. 7

   Fry the Eggs

   In a separate pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny.

8. 8

   Assemble the Dish

   Serve the steak topped with chorizo sauce, a slice of ham, and a fried egg on top.