Brazilian recipe
Easy Traditional Brazilian Dried Beef Rice (Arroz à carreteiro)
A no-fuss, hearty one-pot meal featuring savory dried beef and fresh herbs, perfect for a quick and satisfying family dinner.
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Ingredients
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
5 cups boiling water
800g dried salted beef (charque), cut into small cubes and desalted
Fresh green seasoning (parsley and spring onions), chopped to taste
2 cups rice, rinsed and drained
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
5 cups boiling water
800g dried salted beef (charque), cut into small cubes and desalted
Fresh green seasoning (parsley and spring onions), chopped to taste
2 cups rice, rinsed and drained
Where to find ingredients
For the dried beef (charque), look for salt-cured, air-dried beef in the meat section of your local supermarket or specialized butcher shops; if unavailable, salt beef is the closest local alternative. Fresh green seasoning—a mix of flat-leaf parsley and spring onions—is easily found at any local farmers' market or grocery produce aisle. Lard can be sourced from local butchers, or use neutral vegetable oil found in any pantry staple aisle.
Preparation method
- Soak the dried beef in a bowl of water for several hours, refreshing the water a few times to draw out the excess salt
- Heat the lard or vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat
- Sauté the onion until translucent, then add the garlic and cook until golden
- Stir in the desalted beef and fry until it is well-browned and the aroma fills the kitchen
- Add the rice to the pot and toast it with the beef for a few minutes
- Pour the boiling water over the beef and rice mixture
- Turn the heat down low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed
- Before serving, sprinkle generously with the fresh chopped green seasoning for a pop of colour and freshness
Observations
Arroz à carreteiro is a classic Brazilian comfort food that traces its roots back to the old-time cattle drivers. It’s a simple, robust dish that highlights the deep, salty flavour of cured, dried beef (charque) sautéed with aromatics and finished with a bright handful of fresh herbs. It is the ideal choice when you want a filling, flavourful meal that comes together easily in a single pot.
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