Brazilian recipe
Ground Beef with Green Beans (Carne moída com vagem)
Ground beef with green beans is a staple in Brazilian home cooking, prized for its harmonious flavors and straightforward preparation.
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Ingredients
400g ground extra-lean beef
200g green beans (approximately 20 pods)
1/2 onion
1 clove of garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1 cup water
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
200g green beans (approximately 20 pods)
1/2 onion
1 clove of garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1 cup water
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find extra-lean ground beef and fresh produce like green beans in the meat and vegetable aisles of any major Canadian grocery store. For the best flavor, use fresh green beans found in the produce section rather than frozen. If you cannot find sweet paprika, mild smoked paprika can serve as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Remove the beef from the refrigerator shortly before cooking so it can come to room temperature.
- Bring the water to a simmer over low heat.
- Thoroughly wash the green beans.
- Trim the ends and cut the beans into 1.5 cm pieces using a diagonal cut.
- Dice the onion into 1 cm cubes.
- Peel and finely mince the garlic.
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread the beef in small portions across the pan.
- Let the beef brown undisturbed for 1 minute to develop flavor.
- Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle the flour over the meat.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up the pieces and ensure even browning.
- Transfer the browned beef to a bowl and set aside.
- Keep the pan over heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the diced onion.
- Add a pinch of salt and sauté for 2 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the cut green beans to the pan.
- Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly charred but still crisp.
- Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, and cumin.
- Sauté for another minute until the spices become fragrant.
- Pour in the warm water gradually while scraping the bottom of the pan with a spatula to deglaze.
- Return the browned beef to the pan.
- Simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Observations
This dish is a fantastic choice for everyday meals, balancing the savory richness of the ground meat with the fresh crunch of snap beans. Follow these steps to ensure the beef achieves a perfect sear before folding in the vegetables for a vibrant finish.
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