Receita Africana: Fufu com queijo Picado Wagyu

Ingredients

• 300 g Beef Sirloin Steak (trimmed, about 1.5‑inch thick)
• 2 pieces Fufu Buns (soft, slightly sweet Brazilian rolls; can use hamburger buns if unavailable)
• 1 medium Onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 small Bell Pepper (thinly sliced; use red or green for color)
• 2 slices Cheddar Cheese (full‑fat, sliced about 0.5 cm thick)
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise (room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons Barbecue Sauce (sweet‑smokey variety)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for greasing the grill pan)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare Vegetables

   Slice the onion and bell pepper into thin strips. Set aside in a small bowl.

   Time: PT5M

2. Season the Steak

   Pat the steak dry, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.

   Time: PT2M

3. Heat the Grill Pan

   Place the grill pan over medium‑high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil, spreading it evenly.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑high

4. Cook the Steak

   Lay the steak on the hot pan. Cook 4‑5 minutes per side for medium‑rare (internal temp ~62 °C). Remove and let rest on a plate covered loosely with foil.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: medium‑high

5. Sauté Onion and Pepper

   Add the sliced onion and bell pepper to the same pan. Stir‑fry for 3‑4 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

6. Toast the Fufu Buns

   Slice the fufu buns horizontally (if not pre‑sliced). Lightly toast the cut sides on the grill pan for about 1 minute until golden.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑high

7. Assemble the Sandwich

   Spread 1 tbsp mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Place the rested steak slice on top, followed by the sautéed onion‑pepper mix, a slice of cheddar cheese, and drizzle 1 tbsp barbecue sauce. Cover with the top bun.

   Time: PT3M

8. Serve

   Serve the sandwiches immediately while hot. Optionally garnish with extra pepper or a side of pickles.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

32 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

30 g

Fiber

2 g