Beef Parmigiana
A beloved comfort classic inspired by Italian-Brazilian cuisine: crispy breaded steaks smothered in a homemade tomato sauce and topped with gooey melted mozzarella. Perfect for a hearty family dinner that everyone will love.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 kg beef steaks (about 1 cm thick)
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- Salt to taste
- 1 whole egg, beaten
- Breadcrumbs as needed
- Sunflower oil for frying
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (400 g) tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- Fresh parsley and chives to taste
- 250 g shredded mozzarella cheese
- Dried oregano to taste
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Directions
- 1
Season the steaks with crushed garlic and salt. Let them rest for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 2
Beat the egg in a shallow dish. Dip each steak in the egg, then coat evenly with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the steaks 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and arrange in an oven-safe dish.
- 4
In the same skillet, sauté the onion until translucent. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, salt, parsley, and chives. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Spoon the tomato sauce generously over each steak, then top with a layer of shredded mozzarella.
- 6
Sprinkle with dried oregano and bake at 200 °C (390 °F) for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and lightly golden.
- 7
Serve hot alongside steamed white rice and creamy mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
💡 Chef's Tip
Double-coat the steaks in egg and breadcrumbs for an extra-crispy crust. The tomato sauce can be made the day before — it tastes even better the next day.
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