Brazilian recipe
Creamy Beef Eye Round Roast (Lagarto com creme de leite: receita)
Discover how to prepare tender eye round beef in a luxurious creamy sauce. This classic Brazilian-style comfort dish is perfect for a special family lunch.
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Ingredients
1 kg beef eye round roast
2 beef stock cubes
1 can (approx. 300ml) table cream (creme de leite)
2 cups vegetable oil (for searing)
8 to 9 small potatoes
1/2 raw carrot, grated
1 pinch black pepper
Mayonnaise to taste
Hot water as needed
2 beef stock cubes
1 can (approx. 300ml) table cream (creme de leite)
2 cups vegetable oil (for searing)
8 to 9 small potatoes
1/2 raw carrot, grated
1 pinch black pepper
Mayonnaise to taste
Hot water as needed
Where to find ingredients
You can find beef eye round at your local independent butcher or the meat section of major supermarkets like Coles or Woolworths. Table cream (creme de leite) is often available in the international or canned food aisles of local grocery stores; if unavailable, a thick heavy cream can be used as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Season the beef to your liking. You may sear the meat in a pan with a little oil to lock in the juices.
- Place the beef into a pressure cooker and cover with hot water.
- Add the beef stock cubes, previously dissolved in a cup of hot water.
- Cook under pressure for approximately 30 minutes after reaching full pressure.
- While the meat cooks, prepare the mashed potatoes by boiling the potatoes until soft, then mashing them thoroughly.
- Season the mash with a pinch of black pepper and fold in mayonnaise to taste until the texture is smooth and creamy.
- Once the 30 minutes have elapsed, carefully remove the beef from the pressure cooker and slice into rounds.
- In the same pressure cooker, stir the table cream (drained of whey) into the remaining pan juices.
- Heat the sauce gently over low heat and return the beef slices to the pot to allow them to absorb the flavors.
- Serve the beef warm, coated in the sauce and accompanied by steamed white rice.
- Garnish the final dish with the grated raw carrot.
Observations
This beef eye round recipe is a staple of Brazilian home cooking, ideal for anyone looking for a hearty and comforting meal. The key to achieving melt-in-the-mouth tenderness is using a pressure cooker, while the indulgent creamy sauce adds a richness that pairs beautifully with steamed white rice.
It is a versatile dish that works just as well for a casual weekend meal as it does for a special gathering. The combination of succulent, sliced meat coated in a velvety sauce is the hallmark of this preparation, offering a sophisticated result with surprisingly simple steps.
It is a versatile dish that works just as well for a casual weekend meal as it does for a special gathering. The combination of succulent, sliced meat coated in a velvety sauce is the hallmark of this preparation, offering a sophisticated result with surprisingly simple steps.
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