Brazilian recipe
Lagarto with Creamy Sauce: A Traditional Recipe (Lagarto com creme de leite)
Discover how to prepare tender roast beef with a luscious cream-based sauce. A timeless and accessible recipe, ideal for a comforting family lunch.
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Ingredients
1 kg lagarto (eye of round roast)
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can (approx. 300g) table cream
2 cups vegetable oil
8 to 9 small potatoes
1/2 raw carrot, grated
1 pinch black pepper
Mayonnaise to taste
Hot water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can (approx. 300g) table cream
2 cups vegetable oil
8 to 9 small potatoes
1/2 raw carrot, grated
1 pinch black pepper
Mayonnaise to taste
Hot water
Where to find ingredients
You can find lagarto (eye of round roast) at your local butcher or the meat counter of major supermarkets. For the table cream (creme de leite), check the international foods aisle or the canned goods section; if unavailable, a high-fat heavy cream is a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- Season the lagarto. If desired, brown the meat in a pot with a little oil to sear the exterior.
- Place the meat in a pressure cooker and cover with hot water.
- Add the beef bouillon cubes dissolved in a cup of hot water.
- Cook under pressure for approximately 30 minutes once the cooker reaches full pressure.
- While the meat is cooking, prepare the mashed potatoes: boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them thoroughly.
- Season the mashed potatoes with a pinch of black pepper and fold in mayonnaise to taste until the texture is smooth and creamy.
- After the 30 minutes, carefully remove the meat from the pressure cooker and slice it into rounds.
- In the same pressure cooker, stir the table cream (drained of whey) into the remaining cooking juices.
- Warm the sauce over low heat, returning the slices of meat to the pot so they absorb the flavors.
- Serve the meat with the hot sauce, ideally accompanied by steamed white rice.
- Garnish the dish with the raw grated carrot before serving.
Observations
This recipe for lagarto with cream sauce is a staple of Brazilian home cooking, perfect for those seeking a flavorful and hearty dish. The preparation relies on a pressure cooker to ensure the meat becomes incredibly tender, while a velvety sauce enriched with cream elevates the overall profile, making it a natural partner for white rice and classic sides.
It is a versatile choice that suits any occasion, from relaxed weekday meals to special family gatherings, blending practicality with impressive results. The highlight of this dish is the texture of the sliced meat, beautifully coated in a rich, smooth gravy.
It is a versatile choice that suits any occasion, from relaxed weekday meals to special family gatherings, blending practicality with impressive results. The highlight of this dish is the texture of the sliced meat, beautifully coated in a rich, smooth gravy.
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