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Authentic Portuguese Steak Recipe

This traditional Portuguese dish, often called "Bife à Portuguesa," combines tender, flavorful steak with crispy fried potatoes and a perfectly runny fried egg on top. It's a hearty and satisfying meal, perfect for a special dinner or a weekend treat. Serve with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 beef sirloin steaks
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 bay leaf
For the Toppings
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, choped
For the Potatoes
  • 4 medium potatoes
  • Vegetable oil
  • Salt

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron skillet or heavy frying pan
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Small saucepan
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the steaks and sear for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare or to your desired doneness. Remove the steaks and set them aside on a plate.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons butter.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  3. Pour in the red wine vinegar and white wine, and add the bay leaf. Let it simmer for 5-6 minutes, reducing slightly.
  4. Return the steaks to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cook for another 2 minutes to coat the meat in the sauce. Remove from heat.
Fry the Potatoes
  1. In a separate frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once hot, add the potato rounds and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Season with salt.
Fry the Eggs
  1. In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook until the whites are set but the yolk remains runny, about 3-4 minutes.
Assemble the Dish
  1. To serve, place a layer of fried potatoes on each plate. Top with a steak, drizzle with the sauce, and finish with a fried egg on top. Garnish with chopped parsley.

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