Brazilian recipe
Ground Beef Pancake (Panqueca de carne moída)
A traditional recipe for ground beef pancakes, featuring a tender batter and a savory, creamy filling, perfect for a satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups wheat flour
1 cup milk
2 eggs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt to taste
300 g ground beef
2 tablespoons chopped or grated onion
1/2 tomato, diced
1/2 can tomato paste
1 box heavy cream
Salt to taste
400 g sliced mozzarella
Grated cheese to taste
1 cup milk
2 eggs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt to taste
300 g ground beef
2 tablespoons chopped or grated onion
1/2 tomato, diced
1/2 can tomato paste
1 box heavy cream
Salt to taste
400 g sliced mozzarella
Grated cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local supermarkets and general grocery stores. If heavy cream (creme de leite) is unavailable, a suitable substitute is a mix of sour cream and milk, or a thick heavy cream reduction.
Preparation method
- In a blender, beat the eggs, milk, and oil.
- Gradually add the wheat flour and blend until you obtain a creamy batter.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Heat a non-stick skillet lightly greased with oil.
- Pour one ladle of batter into the hot skillet.
- Tilt the skillet to spread the batter evenly.
- Cook until the pancake loosens from the bottom and flip to brown the other side.
- Set the finished pancakes aside.
- In another pan, brown the chopped onion in a drizzle of oil.
- Add the ground beef and cook until the liquid evaporates.
- Lower the heat, cover the pan, and let it cook for a few minutes.
- Add the diced tomato and cover again.
- Cook for another 3 minutes and mix.
- Incorporate the tomato paste and season to taste.
- Cook for another 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Turn off the heat and let the meat sauce cool slightly.
- Add the heavy cream to the meat sauce and mix well until homogeneous.
- Return to low heat for 5 minutes.
- Stuff each pancake with a slice of mozzarella and a portion of the meat sauce.
- Roll up the pancakes.
- Grease a baking dish with a little of the sauce.
- Arrange the stuffed pancakes in the baking dish.
- Cover the pancakes with the remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle grated cheese over the top.
- Bake in a preheated medium oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese melts and turns golden.
Observations
This is a classic recipe for ground beef pancakes, ideal for those seeking a comforting and simple meal. The light, golden pancake batter wraps around a savory ground beef filling, enhanced with a creamy sauce and finished with a gratinated cheese layer. It is a versatile choice, perfect for a Sunday lunch or a practical dinner throughout the week.
The preparation is divided into simple steps: preparing the pancake batter, cooking the beef filling, and the final assembly with the sauce and cheese. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure a delicious result that will be appreciated by the whole family.
The preparation is divided into simple steps: preparing the pancake batter, cooking the beef filling, and the final assembly with the sauce and cheese. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure a delicious result that will be appreciated by the whole family.
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