Portuguese Steak

Submitted by CookstoRelax

"This is a very popular recipe in this area where the population is mostly of Portuguese decent. A gal I work with, who is from the Azores gave me this one."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 steaks, 1/2 inch thick (sirloin or rib eye work very well)
• 8 sliced garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 bay leaf, crumbled
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 4 eggs (optional)
• 1 marinated roasted red pepper (optional)

directions

1. Mash the garlic with the salt. Mix in the pepper,parsley, and bay leaf,forming a paste. Season the steaks on both sides with the paste.place in a deep sided dish.
2. Slowly pour the wine over the meat and marinate at least 2 hours(better overnight).
3. Reserving the marinade remove steaks . Heat the butter and oil in large skillet over med-high heat. Fry the steaks 3 minutes each side.Remove to a clean plate and cover to keep warm.
4. Add the reserved marinade to the hot pan and deglaze the browned bits . Remove from heat and quickly whisk in the cream. Place over med-low heat. Return the steaks to the pan and cook about three minutes. Sauce will thicken.
5. While the steaks are cooking fry the eggs in a separate pan.
6. Plate the steaks placing a fried egg on top of each, followed by a red pepper. Pool some sauce around the steak and serve with fried potatoes.
7. A traditional Portuguese meal.

Reviews

[Ailsa of New Zealand]

This was so quick and easy. Made a great Saturday night dinner.

 

[mimi4tysha]

Came out outrageously delisih!!!

 

[jmilt9tw]

Have had many Portuguese steaks at restaurants in Southeast Massachusetts. Large Portuguese population. This is better then some. Made this per instructions. It's really good, but wicked salty. I'll try it again with half the salt and also will mince the bayleaf. I also didn't use the cream.Never seen such a thing in the authentic Portuguese steaks around here.

 

[daisygrl64]

Loved this recipe. I have made Portuguese Steak & Egg but I have used Fast Fry Steak. This really is fit for a king. The family was thrilled to have eaten this as our Sunday dinner. Delicious! Made for Eggs & Dairy Photo Forum Event.

 

[Rita1652]

I made this without the egg and cream grilling it outdoors. I did cut back on the salt! DH has High blood pressure. If leftover I just may add the cream and egg for breakfast! I have ordered this in out favorite Portuguese restaurant and this is very close to it! Thanks!