Brazilian recipe
Cassava and Shredded Rib Pie
Delicious cassava pie with shredded beef ribs, a comforting and flavorful Brazilian recipe, perfect for a special meal.
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Ingredients
1 kg beef ribs, in strips
1/2 onion
1 carrot
1 celery stalk with leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 liter water
1 bay leaf
2 whole cloves
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
5 black peppercorns
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
600 g peeled cassava
1/2 cup beef broth
2 ripe tomatoes
1/2 onion
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons sweet potato starch
5 sprigs parsley
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons homemade breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion
1 carrot
1 celery stalk with leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 liter water
1 bay leaf
2 whole cloves
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
5 black peppercorns
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
600 g peeled cassava
1/2 cup beef broth
2 ripe tomatoes
1/2 onion
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons sweet potato starch
5 sprigs parsley
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons homemade breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
Where to find ingredients
Look for ingredients like beef ribs, cassava, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes, milk, butter, olive oil, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese at your local grocery store or market. Specialty stores may offer a wider variety of beef cuts or fresh herbs.
Preparation method
- Season the ribs with salt and pepper
- Wash the carrot and celery
- Cut the carrot into 3 pieces and the celery into 5 cm pieces
- Peel and halve the onion
- Stick the bay leaf and whole cloves into one half of the onion
- Mince the garlic cloves with the side of a knife and discard the skins
- Heat a pressure cooker (uncovered) over medium heat
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and brown the ribs in batches for 3 minutes per side
- Transfer the browned ribs to a bowl
- Repeat the process with the remaining meat, adding a little olive oil each time
- Turn off the heat and gradually add the white wine vinegar, scraping the bottom of the pot to dissolve any browned bits
- Return the rib pieces to the pot
- Add the studded onion, carrot, celery, garlic cloves, and peppercorns
- Cover with water, cover the pot, and increase the heat
- Once the cooker whistles, reduce the heat and cook for 45 minutes
- Turn off the heat and wait for all the pressure to release before opening the pot
- Using tongs, transfer the ribs to a serving dish
- Strain the cooking liquid into a bowl and reserve for another preparation
- Shred the rib meat with two forks, discarding fat and bones
- Cut the cassava into large 8 cm pieces
- Place the cassava in the pressure cooker, cover with water without exceeding 2/3 of the pot's capacity
- Cover the pot and cook over medium heat
- When it starts to whistle, reduce the heat and cook for 20 minutes
- While the cassava cooks, prepare the other ingredients
- Wash, dry, and halve the tomatoes, discard the seeds, and dice into 0.5 cm cubes
- Wash, dry, and finely chop the parsley
- Peel and finely chop half of the onion
- After 20 minutes of cooking the cassava, turn off the heat and wait for the pressure to release before opening the lid
- Transfer the cassava to a sieve and drain the water well
- Place the cooked cassava in a bowl, add the butter and milk
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and blend with an immersion blender until a smooth cream forms (or mash with a fork)
- In a bowl, mix the sweet potato starch with the reserved beef broth
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add the chopped onion, and sauté for 3 minutes until softened
- Add the diced tomato and stir for 2 minutes, mashing the tomato pieces with a spatula to break them down
- Add the shredded beef ribs and the broth and starch mixture
- Stir for 1 minute and turn off the heat
- Add the chopped parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 220 ºC (high heat)
- Grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Spread the shredded beef ribs evenly on the bottom of the baking dish
- Cover the meat with the cassava puree and smooth with a spatula
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese over the puree
- Bake the dish in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown
- Serve immediately
Observations
This Cassava and Shredded Rib Pie is a classic Brazilian dish, known for its irresistible combination of flavors and textures. The creaminess of the cassava puree perfectly contrasts with the juiciness of the shredded and sautéed beef ribs, creating a comforting and memorable meal.
This recipe is ideal for sharing with family and friends, whether for a Sunday lunch or a special occasion. The preparation, which involves cooking the ribs in a pressure cooker for easy shredding and cooking the cassava until tender, results in a flavorful and visually appealing dish, crowned with a golden crust of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
This recipe is ideal for sharing with family and friends, whether for a Sunday lunch or a special occasion. The preparation, which involves cooking the ribs in a pressure cooker for easy shredding and cooking the cassava until tender, results in a flavorful and visually appealing dish, crowned with a golden crust of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
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