Brazilian recipe
Eye of Round with Cream Sauce (Lagarto com creme de leite)
Prepare tender, flavorful eye of round beef with a rich cream 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 eye of round, potatoes, and carrots are widely available at local butcher shops and fresh produce markets. Table cream and bouillon cubes can be found at any standard grocery store. As a substitute for table cream, heavy cream may be used, though it will result in a thicker sauce.
Preparation method
- Season the eye of round. If desired, brown the meat in a pot with a little oil to sear it.
- Place the beef in the pressure cooker and cover with hot water.
- Add the bouillon cubes, previously dissolved in a cup of hot water.
- Cook under pressure for approximately 30 minutes after the pressure builds.
- While the meat cooks, prepare the mashed potatoes: boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them well.
- Season the mashed potatoes with a pinch of black pepper and mix in mayonnaise to taste, until the consistency is smooth and homogeneous.
- After 30 minutes, remove the beef from the pressure cooker and slice into rounds.
- In the same pressure cooker, add the table cream (drained of whey) and the remaining broth from the meat.
- Heat the sauce over low heat, adding the slices of meat so they absorb the flavor.
- Serve the beef with the hot sauce, accompanied by white rice.
- Garnish the dish with the raw grated carrot.
Observations
This recipe for eye of round with cream sauce is a staple of Brazilian home cooking, ideal for those seeking a flavorful and comforting dish. The preparation uses a pressure cooker to ensure the meat becomes tender, while the cream-based sauce elevates the flavor profile, making it a perfect match for white rice and other side dishes.
It is a versatile option that appeals to everyone, from everyday lunches to special occasions, balancing convenience with an impressive final result. The texture of the sliced meat, enveloped in the velvety sauce, is the true highlight of this preparation.
It is a versatile option that appeals to everyone, from everyday lunches to special occasions, balancing convenience with an impressive final result. The texture of the sliced meat, enveloped in the velvety sauce, is the true highlight of this preparation.
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