Our recipe of the day is a real treat. Bifes Panados are an unbelievably delicious Breaded Fried steaks made Portuguese style. Whenever my mother would make me these wonderful steaks, it would be a great day. The bursting flavor of the garlic and olive oil in combination with some golden fried breaded steaks can not be described to the full effect in words, you must experience this one yourselves.

Ingredients:
22 oz. or 4 steaks of (Pork, Beef, Veal, or Chicken)
Salt to taste
3 Cloves Garlic
2 Bay Leaves
Piri Piri (Hot sauce) to taste
Lemon Juice to taste
1/2 cup Bread Crumbs
2 Eggs
8 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Directions:
1) Cut the steaks very thinly and season them with salt, chopped garlic, bay leaf, hot sauce and lemon juice to taste.
2) Marinate for a 2-3 hours.
3) Beat the eggs into a smooth consistency
3) Dip the steaks in half the bread crumbs, then dip the steaks in the beaten eggs, then dunk the steaks in the rest of the bread crumbs.
4) Fry the steaks in a pan of olive oil until they reach a golden brown color.
5) Serve them while hot and enjoy!