Onion-Smothered Steak (Bife a Cebolada)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0
Onion-Smothered Steak (Bife a Cebolada) recipe for a savory dinner
in Beef

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons garlic , minced
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt , plus salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper , freshly ground
32 ounces rib eye steaks
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups yellow onions , chopped
1/2 cup canned plum tomatoes , diced
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup tawny port
3 tablespoons Italian parsley , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
565
Sugar
6g
Fat
43g
Bife a Cebolada, or Onion-Smothered Steak, is a traditional Portuguese steak dish that is often served with homemade fries or rice. The dish features a juicy, tender rib eye steak rubbed with garlic, sweet paprika, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper, then seared and smothered in a savory onion sauce made with tawny port, canned plum tomatoes, and yellow onions. The dish is finished off with a sprinkle of fresh Italian parsley for added flavor and presentation.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, minced garlic, sweet paprika, salt, and pepper.
2.Rub mixture onto both sides of the rib eye steaks, cover and set aside in the fridge for 30 minutes.
3.In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear steaks for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove from skillet and set aside.
4.In the same skillet, cook chopped onions for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
5.Add diced canned plum tomatoes, bay leaf, and tawny port to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
6.Return the steaks to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired level of doneness is reached.
7.Remove the bay leaf and transfer steaks and onion sauce to serving plates.
8.Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

PROS

The steak is juicy and tender, while the onion sauce adds a savory flavor to the dish.

This dish is perfect for a hearty dinner with loved ones.

CONS

Preparation for this meal can take up to 30 minutes.

As with any steak dish, it will require careful monitoring to ensure it is cooked to your desired temperature.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The rib eye cut of steak is high in protein and iron, which is important for maintaining healthy muscles and blood.
Onions are packed with antioxidants and have been linked to benefits such as reduced inflammation and improved heart health.
The tomato sauce in this recipe is a good source of lycopene, which has been linked to reducing the risk of certain types of cancer.

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