Brazilian recipe
Traditional Dried Beef Casserole (Escondidinho de Carne Seca)
A classic dried beef casserole with a creamy cassava puree and a juicy shredded dried beef filling. A comforting and delicious dish.
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Ingredients
1 kg cassava (cooked)
1 liter whole milk
1/2 kg cream cheese
2 kg dried beef (cooked and shredded)
200g chopped onion
200g unsalted butter
100g grated Parmesan cheese for gratinating
1 liter whole milk
1/2 kg cream cheese
2 kg dried beef (cooked and shredded)
200g chopped onion
200g unsalted butter
100g grated Parmesan cheese for gratinating
Where to find ingredients
Cassava is available in the produce section of most supermarkets, often found frozen or fresh. Dried beef can be found in Latin or Brazilian specialty stores, or sometimes in the international aisle of larger supermarkets. Cream cheese and butter are standard dairy items found in any grocery store. Parmesan cheese is widely available.
Preparation method
- Prepare the cassava puree: in a blender, blend the cooked cassava with the whole milk and cream cheese until smooth and creamy
- Prepare the filling: in a pan, melt the butter and sauté the chopped onion until translucent
- Add the cooked and shredded dried beef to the pan with the onion and sauté for a few minutes to meld the flavors
- Assemble the casserole: in a baking dish, spread a layer of the cassava puree
- Cover the puree with all the dried beef filling, spreading evenly
- Finish with another generous layer of cassava puree on top of the filling
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the last layer of puree for gratinating
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and forms a gratinated crust
- Serve the casserole hot and garnish as desired
Observations
Dried beef casserole is a classic of Brazilian cuisine, loved for its combination of textures and flavors. This dish is perfect for a family lunch or a special dinner, combining a smooth cassava puree with a flavorful sautéed dried beef filling. Its layered assembly and final gratinated topping make it visually appetizing and incredibly comforting.
The simplicity of preparation, combined with the sophisticated final result, makes this casserole a popular choice for those seeking a hearty meal full of homemade flavor.
The simplicity of preparation, combined with the sophisticated final result, makes this casserole a popular choice for those seeking a hearty meal full of homemade flavor.
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