Brazilian recipe
Tender Pot-Roast with Creamy Sauce (Lagarto com creme de leite)
Discover this classic Brazilian comfort food: a tender pot-roast finished with a rich, silky cream sauce. A perfect centrepiece for a hearty family dinner.
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Ingredients
1 kg eye of round roast (lagarto)
2 beef stock cubes
1 can (approx. 200ml) table cream (creme de leite)
480 ml sunflower or vegetable oil
8 to 9 small potatoes
1/2 raw carrot, grated
1 pinch black pepper
Mayonnaise to taste
Hot water
2 beef stock cubes
1 can (approx. 200ml) table cream (creme de leite)
480 ml sunflower or 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 a quality eye of round roast at any local Irish butcher shop or the meat counter in supermarkets like Dunnes or SuperValu. For the 'creme de leite' (table cream), look for the canned variety in the international or world food aisle; as a substitute if unavailable, you may use double cream, though the texture will be richer.
Preparation method
- Season the beef to your liking. If preferred, sear the meat in a pot with a little oil to lock in the juices.
- Place the beef into the pressure cooker and cover with hot water.
- Dissolve the beef stock cubes in a cup of hot water and add them to the pot.
- Seal the pressure cooker and cook for approximately 30 minutes once the pressure valve reaches full activity.
- While the meat cooks, prepare the mash: boil the potatoes until soft, then mash them thoroughly.
- Season the potato mash with a pinch of black pepper and fold in mayonnaise to taste until smooth and creamy.
- Once the 30 minutes are up, carefully remove the beef from the pressure cooker and slice it into even rounds.
- In the same pot, stir the table cream (drained of excess whey) into the remaining cooking juices.
- Warm the sauce gently over low heat, then add the beef slices, allowing them to absorb the flavour of the sauce.
- Serve the beef warm with the cream sauce, accompanied by a portion of steamed white rice.
- Garnish the dish with the fresh grated raw carrot before serving.
Observations
This recipe for Lagarto com creme de leite is a beloved staple of Brazilian home cooking, designed for those who appreciate a succulent and comforting meal. By using a pressure cooker, we ensure the eye of round roast reaches a fork-tender consistency, while the luxurious sauce—enriched with heavy cream—adds a velvety finish that pairs beautifully with fluffy white rice.
It is a versatile dish that transitions seamlessly from everyday family dining to more special weekend gatherings, balancing practicality with an impressive final result. The key to this dish lies in the contrast between the tender, thinly sliced beef and the luscious, smooth sauce that coats every bite.
It is a versatile dish that transitions seamlessly from everyday family dining to more special weekend gatherings, balancing practicality with an impressive final result. The key to this dish lies in the contrast between the tender, thinly sliced beef and the luscious, smooth sauce that coats every bite.
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