Brazilian recipe
Pot Roast with Creamy Sauce (Lagarto com creme de leite)
A tender and flavorful pot roast finished with a rich, silky cream sauce. A timeless and straightforward recipe, ideal for a memorable family meal.
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Ingredients
1 kg eye of round roast (lagarto)
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can heavy cream (creme de leite)
2 cups cooking 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 heavy cream (creme de leite)
2 cups cooking 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 these ingredients at general grocery stores or local markets. The eye of round (lagarto) can be purchased at the butcher shop; if unavailable, a bottom round roast serves as a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- Season the lagarto. If desired, you may sear the roast in a pot with a little oil to lock in the juices.
- Place the meat in a pressure cooker and cover it 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 cooker reaches full pressure.
- While the meat cooks, 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 you achieve a smooth and consistent texture.
- After the 30 minutes, remove the roast from the pressure cooker and slice it into rounds.
- In the same pressure cooker, stir the heavy cream (without the whey) into the remaining cooking juices.
- Warm the sauce over low heat and add the slices of meat so they absorb the flavor.
- Serve the roast with the hot sauce, accompanied by white rice.
- Garnish the dish with the grated raw carrot.
Observations
This recipe for Lagarto com creme de leite is a classic in Brazilian kitchens, perfect for those seeking a savory and soul-warming meal. The preparation relies on a pressure cooker to ensure the beef becomes incredibly tender, while the velvety cream-based sauce enhances the depth of flavor, making it the perfect accompaniment for steamed white rice and other sides.
It is a versatile dish that satisfies everyone, from everyday dinners to special gatherings, balancing practicality with an impressive result. The texture of the meat, either sliced or shredded, wrapped in the smooth sauce, is the hallmark of this preparation.
It is a versatile dish that satisfies everyone, from everyday dinners to special gatherings, balancing practicality with an impressive result. The texture of the meat, either sliced or shredded, wrapped in the smooth sauce, is the hallmark of this preparation.
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