Brazilian recipe
Pot-Roasted Eye of Round with Cream Sauce (Lagarto com creme de leite)
Prepare tender, savory eye of round beef with a luscious cream-based sauce. A classic and accessible dish perfect for a special family meal.
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Ingredients
1 kg eye of round beef
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can heavy cream
2 cups cooking oil
8 to 9 small potatoes
1/2 raw grated carrot
1 pinch black pepper
Mayonnaise to taste
Hot water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can heavy cream
2 cups cooking oil
8 to 9 small potatoes
1/2 raw grated carrot
1 pinch black pepper
Mayonnaise to taste
Hot water
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets, public markets, or neighborhood butcher shops. For the eye of round, consult your local butcher; as a substitute, top round or silverside can be used if preferred.
Preparation method
- Season the eye of round. If desired, brown the meat in a pot with a little oil to sear it.
- Place the eye of round in a pressure cooker and cover with hot water.
- Add the beef bouillon cubes previously dissolved in a cup of hot water.
- Cook under pressure for approximately 30 minutes after the pressure starts to build.
- While the meat is cooking, prepare the mashed potatoes: boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them thoroughly.
- Season the mashed potatoes with a pinch of black pepper and mix in mayonnaise to taste until smooth and homogeneous.
- After 30 minutes, remove the eye of round from the pressure cooker and slice into rounds.
- In the same pressure cooker, add the heavy cream (drained of whey) to the remaining cooking juices.
- Heat the sauce over low heat, adding the meat slices so they absorb the flavor.
- Serve the meat with the warm 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 traditional favorite in Brazilian cuisine, perfect for those seeking a comforting and flavorful dish. Using a pressure cooker is essential to ensure the meat becomes incredibly tender, while the cream-based sauce provides a velvet finish that pairs perfectly with white rice and other side dishes.
It is a versatile option suitable for both daily meals and special occasions, combining ease of preparation with an impressive final result. The contrast between the tender, sliced meat and the silky sauce is the hallmark of this classic preparation.
It is a versatile option suitable for both daily meals and special occasions, combining ease of preparation with an impressive final result. The contrast between the tender, sliced meat and the silky sauce is the hallmark of this classic preparation.
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