Brazilian recipe
Savory Dried Beef with Onions and Clarified Butter
Classic Brazilian recipe for shredded dried beef sautéed with onions and clarified butter. Unmistakable flavor and practical preparation for your table.
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Ingredients
1 kg dried beef
2 large onions
1/3 cup clarified butter
Salt to taste
2 large onions
1/3 cup clarified butter
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Dried beef and clarified butter can be found in most supermarkets, specialty food stores, or butcher shops. Look for clarified butter in the dairy or cooking oil aisle.
Preparation method
- Cut the dried beef into pieces of approximately 7 cm
- Wash the beef pieces well under running water to remove excess salt
- Place the beef in a bowl and cover with cold water
- Refrigerate for at least 12 hours, changing the water at least 3 times during the desalting process
- After desalting, drain the beef and rinse it again under running water
- Transfer the beef to a pressure cooker and cover with water, making sure not to exceed 2/3 of the pot's volume
- Close the lid and bring to high heat
- As soon as the cooker reaches pressure and starts whistling, reduce the heat and cook for 30 minutes
- Turn off the heat and wait for all the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked beef from the pot and place it in a serving dish
- While the beef is still warm, shred it using two forks
- Discard any small pieces of fat or cartilage
- If preferred, shred the beef in a stand mixer on low speed until it reaches the desired texture
- Peel the onions and cut them into half-moons about 1 cm thick
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat
- Add the clarified butter to the heated skillet
- Add the sliced onions and season with a pinch of salt
- Sauté the onions for about 5 minutes, until they wilt
- Add the shredded dried beef to the skillet with the onions
- Stir and sauté for another 5 minutes
- Taste and adjust salt if necessary
- Serve immediately
Observations
Savory dried beef with onions and clarified butter is a traditional dish of Brazilian cuisine, appreciated for its distinctive flavor and relatively simple preparation.
It's an excellent option for a flavorful lunch or as an appetizer, combining the texture of shredded beef with the aroma and taste of onions sautéed in clarified butter. The desalting process is crucial to ensure the right level of saltiness and tenderness of the meat.
Follow these steps to prepare this delicacy at home, ensuring an authentic and flavorful result that pleases everyone.
It's an excellent option for a flavorful lunch or as an appetizer, combining the texture of shredded beef with the aroma and taste of onions sautéed in clarified butter. The desalting process is crucial to ensure the right level of saltiness and tenderness of the meat.
Follow these steps to prepare this delicacy at home, ensuring an authentic and flavorful result that pleases everyone.
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