Brazilian recipe
Creamy Beef Pot Roast (Lagarto com Creme de Leite)
Whip up this tender, melt-in-your-mouth Brazilian pot roast smothered in a rich, velvety cream sauce. It’s a classic, fuss-free comfort food perfect for a Sunday family lunch.
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Ingredients
1 kg eye of round roast (lagarto)
2 beef stock cubes
1 can thickened cream (heavy cream)
2 cups vegetable oil
8 to 9 small potatoes
1/2 grated raw carrot
1 pinch black pepper
Mayonnaise to taste
Hot water
2 beef stock cubes
1 can thickened cream (heavy cream)
2 cups vegetable oil
8 to 9 small potatoes
1/2 grated raw carrot
1 pinch black pepper
Mayonnaise to taste
Hot water
Where to find ingredients
You can find these essentials at your local neighbourhood supermarket or butcher shop in Barbados. Look for 'eye of round' at the meat counter; ask your butcher if you don't see it labelled. For the thickened cream, check the canned milk or dairy section of your preferred grocer. Beef stock cubes are readily available in the seasonings aisle, and fresh produce like potatoes and carrots can be found at any local market or greengrocer.
Preparation method
- Season the beef well; if you like, sear the roast in a heavy pot with a dash of oil to lock in the juices
- Place the roast into your pressure cooker and pour over enough hot water to cover it
- Add the beef stock cubes, ensuring they are fully dissolved in a cup of hot water before pouring into the cooker
- Seal the lid and cook under pressure for about 30 minutes once it reaches full pressure
- While the beef is simmering away, boil your potatoes until soft, then mash them thoroughly
- Season your mashed potatoes with a pinch of black pepper and fold in mayonnaise to taste until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency
- After the 30 minutes are up, carefully release the pressure, remove the beef, and carve it into thin slices
- In the same pressure cooker, stir the thickened cream into the remaining beef juices
- Gently warm the sauce over low heat, then add the beef slices back in so they can soak up all that savoury goodness
- Serve the beef warm with the rich sauce, ideally accompanied by a big portion of white rice
- Finish the plate by garnishing with the fresh grated raw carrot for a touch of colour and crunch
Observations
This creamy beef pot roast is a true staple in Brazilian home cooking, loved by everyone for its incredible depth of flavour and comforting texture. By using a pressure cooker, we ensure the meat becomes exceptionally tender, while the addition of thick cream creates a luscious, indulgent sauce that pairs beautifully with simple steamed white rice.
It’s a versatile dish that works just as well for an easy weeknight meal as it does for a special family gathering. The real magic happens when the tender slices of beef mingle with the silky sauce, making for a truly impressive and satisfying result that everyone will be asking for seconds of.
It’s a versatile dish that works just as well for an easy weeknight meal as it does for a special family gathering. The real magic happens when the tender slices of beef mingle with the silky sauce, making for a truly impressive and satisfying result that everyone will be asking for seconds of.
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