Brazilian recipe
Eye of round beef with cream sauce (Lagarto com creme de leite)
Enjoy a tender eye of round beef prepared in a rich, creamy milk-based sauce. A classic, comforting dish perfect for a special family meal.
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Ingredients
1 kg eye of round beef
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can table cream
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 table cream
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
Beef cuts and canned table cream are available at local butchers and grocery stores. For the bouillon cubes, use standard stock cubes. If table cream is unavailable, a thick heavy cream or double cream serves as an excellent substitute.
Preparation method
- Season the beef. If desired, brown the meat in a pot with a little oil to sear the exterior.
- 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 after reaching full pressure.
- While the meat cooks, prepare the mashed potatoes: boil the potatoes until soft, then mash them thoroughly.
- Season the mashed potatoes with a pinch of black pepper and mix with mayonnaise to taste, until smooth and consistent.
- After the 30 minutes are up, remove the meat from the pressure cooker and slice into rounds.
- In the same pressure cooker, add the table cream (drained of its whey) and the remaining broth from the cooking liquid.
- Heat the sauce over low heat, adding the meat slices so they absorb the flavor.
- Serve the meat with the hot sauce, accompanied by white rice.
- Garnish the dish with the grated raw carrot.
Observations
This eye of round beef with cream sauce is a traditional staple of Brazilian home cooking, ideal for those seeking a flavorful and comforting meal. The recipe uses a pressure cooker to ensure the meat becomes incredibly tender, while the velvety cream-based sauce enhances the overall richness, making it a perfect match for white rice and other side dishes.
It is a versatile option that appeals to everyone, whether for daily lunches or special occasions, combining ease of preparation with an impressive final result. The contrast between the tender, sliced meat and the smooth, decadent sauce is the true highlight of this preparation.
It is a versatile option that appeals to everyone, whether for daily lunches or special occasions, combining ease of preparation with an impressive final result. The contrast between the tender, sliced meat and the smooth, decadent sauce is the true highlight of this preparation.
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