Brazilian recipe
Pot-Roasted Eye of Round with Cream Sauce (Lagarto com creme de leite)
Discover how to prepare a tender eye of round beef with a luscious cream-based sauce. A classic, comforting dish that brings a touch of Brazilian home cooking to your table.
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Ingredients
1 kg eye of round (lagarto)
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can heavy cream (creme de leite)
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 heavy cream (creme de leite)
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 these ingredients at local grocery stores or markets. Look for beef cuts like eye of round in the butchery section. For the heavy cream (creme de leite), check the dairy aisle. If unavailable, high-fat heavy cream is the best substitute for the authentic Brazilian texture.
Preparation method
- Season the eye of round. If preferred, sear the meat in a pan with a little oil to lock in the juices.
- 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 pressure.
- While the meat cooks, prepare the mashed potatoes: boil the potatoes until soft and mash them thoroughly.
- Season the mashed potatoes with a pinch of black pepper and fold in mayonnaise until the consistency is smooth and creamy.
- After the 30 minutes are up, remove the meat from the pressure cooker and slice it into rounds.
- Using the same pressure cooker, stir the heavy cream (drained of whey) into the remaining pan juices.
- Warm the sauce over low heat, then return the sliced meat to the pan to coat and absorb the flavors.
- Serve the meat warm, topped with the sauce and accompanied by white rice.
- Garnish the dish with the grated raw carrot.
Observations
This recipe for lagarto com creme de leite is a beloved staple of Brazilian home cooking, perfect for those who crave a savory and hearty meal. By using a pressure cooker, we ensure the meat becomes exceptionally tender, while a velvety sauce enriched with heavy cream provides a sophisticated finish that pairs beautifully with white rice and your favorite sides.
Whether you are preparing a quick family dinner or hosting a special Sunday lunch, this versatile dish combines practicality with an impressive result. The star of the show is undoubtedly the contrast between the succulent, thinly sliced meat and the luxurious, creamy coating that ties the entire plate together.
Whether you are preparing a quick family dinner or hosting a special Sunday lunch, this versatile dish combines practicality with an impressive result. The star of the show is undoubtedly the contrast between the succulent, thinly sliced meat and the luxurious, creamy coating that ties the entire plate together.
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