Brazilian recipe
Eye of Round with Cream Sauce (Lagarto com creme de leite)
Discover how to prepare tender eye of round in a rich, velvety sauce. A classic and hearty Brazilian meat dish perfect for a comforting family meal.
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Ingredients
1 kg eye of round (lagarto)
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can (300 ml) 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 (300 ml) 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 eye of round (often labeled as beef eye or round roast) at your local butcher or supermarket meat counter. Table cream, which is a staple in Brazilian kitchens, is available in the international or Latin aisle of most Canadian grocery stores; if unavailable, a heavy cream or a full-fat table cream can serve as a suitable substitute. Ensure the bouillon cubes are of good quality for the best flavor.
Preparation method
- Season the eye of round to taste. If preferred, sear the meat in a pot with a little oil to lock in the juices.
- Place the meat in a pressure cooker and cover with hot water.
- Add the bouillon cubes, previously dissolved in a cup of hot water, to the pot.
- 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 stir in mayonnaise to taste until you reach a smooth, consistent texture.
- After the 30 minutes are up, remove the beef from the pressure cooker and slice it into uniform rounds.
- In the same pressure cooker, stir the table cream (drained of whey) into the remaining pan juices.
- Warm the sauce over low heat and return the meat slices to the pot so they can absorb the flavor.
- Serve the beef hot with the cream sauce, accompanied by a side of white rice.
- Garnish the final dish with the grated raw carrot before serving.
Observations
This eye of round with cream sauce is a staple of Brazilian home cooking, ideal for those seeking a comforting and flavorful main course. Using a pressure cooker ensures the beef reaches perfect tenderness, while the luscious cream-based sauce rounds out the profile, making it a delicious companion for steamed white rice.
It is a versatile recipe suitable for both everyday dinners and Sunday gatherings, balancing straightforward preparation with a sophisticated final result. The contrast between the tender slices of beef and the silky, savory sauce is the true highlight of this preparation.
It is a versatile recipe suitable for both everyday dinners and Sunday gatherings, balancing straightforward preparation with a sophisticated final result. The contrast between the tender slices of beef and the silky, savory sauce is the true highlight of this preparation.
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