Brazilian recipe
Quick and Tasty Brazilian Pot Roast (Carne de Panela)
A tender, flavour-packed Brazilian pot roast that’s perfect for a fuss-free dinner. Quick to prepare in the pressure cooker and absolutely delicious.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
700 g top rump beef (coxão duro), cut into steaks
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons monosodium glutamate
1 tomato, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon tomato purée
3 cups hot water
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
700 g top rump beef (coxão duro), cut into steaks
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons monosodium glutamate
1 tomato, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon tomato purée
3 cups hot water
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Where to find ingredients
Most ingredients like onion, garlic, tomato, bell pepper, and parsley can be found at any local grocery store or fresh produce market in Barbados. For the top rump beef (known locally as a solid, lean cut for stewing), visit your local butcher or the meat counter at major supermarkets like Massy Stores. Monosodium glutamate is widely available in the seasoning or ethnic food aisle of most grocery shops. If you cannot find a specific cut, ask your butcher for a lean, flavourful beef suitable for pressure cooking.
Preparation method
- Heat the vegetable oil in your pressure cooker over high heat
- Sauté the minced garlic and chopped onion for about 3 minutes until they turn golden brown
- Add the beef steaks to the pot and sear for 10 minutes, making sure they change colour on all sides
- Stir in the salt, monosodium glutamate, tomato, bell pepper, tomato purée, and the hot water
- Secure the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 30 minutes once the pot reaches full pressure
- Remove the cooker from the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally before opening
- Carefully open the pot, stir in the fresh parsley, and serve immediately
Observations
This recipe is a crowd-pleasing, easy twist on a classic Brazilian home-cooked meal. By using a pressure cooker, you get melt-in-the-mouth beef with a rich, intense flavour in a fraction of the time, making it an excellent choice for a busy weeknight.
The secret is in the initial browning and the blend of aromatics that really lift the beef. It’s a versatile dish that goes perfectly with a simple plate of white rice and a fresh salad for a complete, comforting meal.
The secret is in the initial browning and the blend of aromatics that really lift the beef. It’s a versatile dish that goes perfectly with a simple plate of white rice and a fresh salad for a complete, comforting meal.
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