Brazilian recipe
Indian-Style Beef Picadinho
A standout dish from Brazilian home cooking that harmonizes exotic spices with fresh fruit, creating a unique and irresistible flavor profile.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup grated coconut
3 cloves
1/2 cup sultanas
3 tbsp margarine
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp plain flour
1 apple, peeled and diced
1 tbsp curry powder
1/2 cup natural yoghurt
4 cups boiling water
2 beef stock cubes
2 tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley and spring onions)
500g beef (sirloin or topside), cut into small cubes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 Cavendish banana, chopped
3 cloves
1/2 cup sultanas
3 tbsp margarine
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp plain flour
1 apple, peeled and diced
1 tbsp curry powder
1/2 cup natural yoghurt
4 cups boiling water
2 beef stock cubes
2 tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley and spring onions)
500g beef (sirloin or topside), cut into small cubes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 Cavendish banana, chopped
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce, beef, and pantry staples such as spices, flour, and dried fruit at any local grocery store or supermarket. Fresh herbs are available in the produce section.
Preparation method
- In a large pot, heat the margarine and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add the beef cubes and brown them well over medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir well, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add the cloves, ground cinnamon, and curry powder, stirring to coat the beef with the spices.
- Dissolve the stock cubes in the boiling water and pour into the pot.
- Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for about 40 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, diced apple, chopped banana, grated coconut, and sultanas.
- Stir gently and cook for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the natural yoghurt, mixing well to achieve a creamy sauce.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Remove from the heat and finish by sprinkling with chopped fresh herbs.
- Serve the picadinho hot, accompanied by white rice.
Observations
If you are looking for a meal full of character and comfort, this beef picadinho is the perfect choice. The oriental touch of the spices meets tropical ingredients, resulting in a thick, savory sauce and an unforgettable flavor.
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