Brazilian recipe
Salted Dried Beef with Onions and Clarified Butter (Carne Seca Acebolada)
Classic Brazilian recipe for shredded salted dried beef sautéed with onions and clarified butter. Unmistakable flavor and practical preparation for your table.
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Ingredients
1 kg salted dried beef (carne-seca)
2 large onions
1/3 cup clarified butter (manteiga de garrafa)
Salt to taste
2 large onions
1/3 cup clarified butter (manteiga de garrafa)
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Salted dried beef can be found in specialty Latin American or international food stores. Clarified butter is available in most supermarkets, often in the dairy or international foods section.
Preparation method
- Cut the salted dried beef into pieces of approximately 7 cm
- Wash the beef pieces well under running water to remove excess salt
- Place the beef in a bowl and cover with cold water
- Leave in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, changing the water at least 3 times during the desalting process
- After desalting, drain the beef and wash it again under running water
- Transfer the beef to a pressure cooker and cover with water, making sure not to exceed the 2/3 volume limit of the pot
- Close the lid and place over high heat
- As soon as the pot is pressurized and starts whistling, lower the heat and cook for 30 minutes
- Turn off the heat and wait for all the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked beef from the pot and place it in a serving dish
- While the beef is still warm, shred it using two forks
- Discard any small pieces of fat or cartilage
- If preferred, shred the beef in a mixer on low speed until you reach the desired texture
- Peel the onions and cut them into half-moons about 1 cm thick
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat
- Add the clarified butter to the heated skillet
- Add the sliced onions and season with a pinch of salt
- Sauté the onions for about 5 minutes, until they wilt
- Add the shredded salted dried beef to the skillet with the onions
- Stir and sauté for another 5 minutes
- Taste and adjust salt if necessary
- Serve immediately
Observations
Salted dried beef with onions and clarified butter is a traditional dish in Brazilian cuisine, appreciated for its distinct flavor and relatively simple preparation.
It's an excellent option for a flavorful lunch or as a snack, combining the texture of shredded beef with the aroma and flavor of onions sautéed in clarified butter. The desalting process is crucial to ensure the right saltiness and tenderness of the beef.
Follow these steps to prepare this delicacy at home, ensuring an authentic and delicious result that pleases everyone.
It's an excellent option for a flavorful lunch or as a snack, combining the texture of shredded beef with the aroma and flavor of onions sautéed in clarified butter. The desalting process is crucial to ensure the right saltiness and tenderness of the beef.
Follow these steps to prepare this delicacy at home, ensuring an authentic and delicious result that pleases everyone.
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