says ‘home-cooked comfort’ like a sizzling plate of Bife à Casa – because why choose between steak, fries, and a fried egg when you can have all three?

Ingredients:

For the Steak Marinade:

  • 2 beef steaks (thinly sliced)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • Garlic powder (to taste)
  • Pimenta moída (Portuguese ground red pepper, to taste)

For Cooking:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)

For the Wine Reduction:

  • 4 cloves of garlic, skin on
  • 2 bay leaf
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp mustard

Double ingredients for extra molho

Instructions:

  1. Marinate the Steak:
  • Season steaks with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and pimenta moída.
  • Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or longer for deeper flavour).
  1. Sear the Steak:
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the steaks until browned on both sides and to desired temperature.
  1. Make the Wine Reduction:
  • In the same pan, add butter, garlic, bay leaf and pour in the red wine, scraping up any bits from the pan.
  • Let it reduce slightly, then whisk in mustard. Stir until smooth.
  1. Combine & Serve:
  • Return steaks to the pan, coat in the sauce, and let them soak up the flavours for a minute.
  • Serve with a fried egg on top and fries on the side.

Perfect with a cold beer or a glass of vinho tinto

Ervilhas com Ovos Escalfados – the ultimate Portuguese comfort food! A rich, flavourful pea stew with perfectly poached eggs, smoky chouriço, and just the right kick of spice. Simple, cozy, and full of tradition. Who else grew up eating this?