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Bife a Portugesa (Portuguese Steak)

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Introduction

Portuguese steak with a delicious cream sauce. Especially scrumptious with chips (french fries)

Ingredients

Serves: 2

  • 4 tenderloin steak (cut half and inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ⅘ pint heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons brandy
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1 salt (to taste)

Method

Bife a Portugesa (Portuguese Steak) is a community recipe submitted by catarina m and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

  • Over medium heat, melt the butter in a 12 inch skillet.
  • Fry the steaks turning them over after 2 minutes or so. Don't overcook at this point. They'll finish cooking later.
  • Add mushrooms and cream to steaks and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add brandy and pepper and simmer over low heat. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve with chips(French fries) and salad. Enjoy!!
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