Portuguese Beef and Onions (Bifes de Cebolada)

These delicious Portuguese beef and onions (Bifes de cebolada) are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner! In just 30 minutes, you'll have a delicious dinner ready to serve for the whole family when time is short!

Bifes de cebolada are an extremely versatile dish that is very simple to prepare. Tender and juicy beef steaks, seasoned with delicious spices, cooked in a flavorful sauce of tomato, olive oil and onion.

You can add pieces of carrot and aromatic herbs to give a little more flavor and color and make the recipe even healthier! You can serve these Portuguese beef and onions with Green peas rice, Mashed potatoes or Lemon rice.

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HOW TO MAKE PORTUGUESE BEEF AND ONIONS (BIFES DE CEBOLADA)

Step 1: Season the steaks with salt, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, white wine and fresh thyme; set aside.

Step 2: In a large frying pan, add the sliced onions, peeled tomato cut into small chunks and the olive oil. Stir and cook over low heat until the tomato start to break down, stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Add the steaks and the marinade. Cook the steaks on both sides over medium-low heat for about 10-12 minutes.

Step 4: Turn off the heat and serve with green peas rice, mashed potatoes or lemon rice.

RECIPE TIPS

1. If there are any leftovers or if want to save the recipe for another time, store the Bifes de Cebolada in the refrigerator in an airtight container (don't forget to let the steaks cool completely before storing in the refrigerator). The steaks can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days.

2. If you have a little more time and want to add more flavor to the recipe, let the steaks marinate for about 1 hour.

3. If you want to make the recipe even quicker, replace the fresh tomatoes with tomato pulp. The steaks will lose some of their flavor, but the recipe will be simpler and quicker.

4. You can season the Bifes de Cebolada with another type of aromatic herbs, such as parsley or chopped coriander (season with these two ingredients after turning off the heat).

Portuguese Beef and Onions (Bifes de Cebolada)

These Portuguese Beef and Onions (Bifes de cebolada) are irresistibly delicious! Tender, juicy steaks cooked in olive oil, tomato and onions! Ready in just 30 minutes!

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byPedro Barbosa
Category:Main dishes, Meat, Quick & easy, Recipes
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 3
Prep Time:5 m
Cook Time:25 m
Total Time:30 m
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INGREDIENTS
• Beef steaks (about 350 grams (12 1/3 ounces))
• 2 medium onions
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 3 cloves of garlic)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 75 ml (1/3 cup) white wine
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• Fresh thyme (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Season the steaks with salt, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, white wine and fresh thyme; set aside.
2. In a large frying pan, add the sliced onions, peeled tomato cut into small chunks and the olive oil. Stir and cook over low heat until the tomato start to break down, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the steaks and the marinade. Cook the steaks on both sides over medium-low heat for about 10-12 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat and serve.
Portuguese Beef and Onions (Bifes de Cebolada)
Nutrition facts
Serves 3
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 421
Total Fat 23.5 g(36%)
Saturated Fat 5 g(25%)
Cholesterol 104 mg(35%)
Sodium 136 mg(6%)
Total Carbohydrate 11.5 g(4%)
Protein 37 g