Bife à Parmegiana
Bife à Parmegiana is a beloved Brazilian comfort food featuring a breaded and fried beef steak, typically topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese, often served with rice and fries. It's a hearty, indulgent dish that has become a staple in Brazilian steakhouses and home cooking, with roots in Italian-American 'chicken parmigiana' but adapted with local flair.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the beef and cheese, but also significant in fat and calories due to the frying and generous cheese topping. A typical serving can range from 600 to 900 calories, offering iron from the beef and calcium from the cheese, but is often paired with carb-heavy sides like rice and fries.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 45 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 35 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Zinc | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 400 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
Per 1 serving (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes Bife à Parmegiana unique is its cultural fusion: it's a Brazilian twist on Italian-inspired dishes, showcasing how immigrant cuisines blend with local tastes. Nutritionally, it's a protein-packed powerhouse but often enjoyed as a celebratory or weekend meal, reflecting the Brazilian love for bold, satisfying flavors.
