Brazilian recipe
Delicious Homemade Ground Beef Pancakes (Panqueca de carne moída)
A traditional recipe for savory pancakes filled with rich, creamy ground beef. Perfect for a hearty lunch or a comforting weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt to taste
300g ground beef
2 tablespoons finely chopped or grated onion
1/2 tomato, diced
1/2 can tomato paste
1 pack (200ml) table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
400g mozzarella cheese, sliced
Grated hard cheese to taste
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt to taste
300g ground beef
2 tablespoons finely chopped or grated onion
1/2 tomato, diced
1/2 can tomato paste
1 pack (200ml) table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
400g mozzarella cheese, sliced
Grated hard cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce and beef at local markets (e.g., Makola or Agbogbloshie). General grocery stores stock flour, oil, and canned goods. For 'creme de leite' (table cream) and mozzarella, look in the chilled dairy section of major supermarkets like Shoprite or Palace Hypermarket. If you cannot find 'creme de leite', heavy cream is a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, and oil.
- Gradually add the flour and blend until you have a smooth, creamy batter.
- Season the batter with salt to your preference.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter into the hot pan.
- Swirl the pan to ensure the batter coats the base evenly.
- Cook until the edges lift and the base is set, then flip to lightly brown the other side.
- Remove the pancake from the pan and set aside; repeat until all batter is used.
- In a separate saucepan, sauté the onion in a drizzle of oil until translucent.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned and the moisture has evaporated.
- Lower the heat, cover the pan, and let the meat cook through for a few minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cover the pan again.
- Simmer for about 3 minutes, then stir well.
- Stir in the tomato paste and season with salt to taste.
- Cook for another 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Turn off the heat and let the meat sauce cool slightly.
- Stir the table cream into the beef sauce until fully combined and smooth.
- Return the sauce to low heat for 5 minutes.
- Place a slice of mozzarella and a spoonful of the beef sauce onto each pancake.
- Roll the pancakes up tightly.
- Spread a little of the sauce on the base of a baking dish.
- Arrange the rolled pancakes in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the pancakes.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top.
- Bake in a preheated medium oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
Observations
This classic recipe for ground beef pancakes is the ideal choice for anyone craving a comforting and straightforward meal. The golden, tender pancakes wrap around a savory minced beef filling, balanced with a creamy sauce and finished with a perfectly melted cheese topping. It is an incredibly versatile dish, equally suited for a leisurely Sunday lunch or a quick dinner after a long day.
Preparing this dish is straightforward and broken down into simple stages: making the pancake batter, cooking the savory beef filling, and the final assembly with the sauce and cheese. Follow these steps to ensure a delicious result that is sure to be a favorite at your table.
Preparing this dish is straightforward and broken down into simple stages: making the pancake batter, cooking the savory beef filling, and the final assembly with the sauce and cheese. Follow these steps to ensure a delicious result that is sure to be a favorite at your table.
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