Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Brazilian Picadinho with an Indian Twist
Try this unique beef stew that blends the comfort of a classic Brazilian picadinho with aromatic Indian spices, sweet fruit, and a rich, creamy sauce. It's a no-fuss recipe perfect for impressing guests!
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Ingredients
1 medium onion, finely chopped
500g beef (sirloin or topside), cut into small cubes
3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 beef stock cubes
4 cups boiling water
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 apple, peeled and diced
1 nanica banana, sliced
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup white raisins
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup fresh herbs (parsley and spring onions), chopped
500g beef (sirloin or topside), cut into small cubes
3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 beef stock cubes
4 cups boiling water
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 apple, peeled and diced
1 nanica banana, sliced
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup white raisins
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup fresh herbs (parsley and spring onions), chopped
Where to find ingredients
Onions, beef (sirloin/topside), tomatoes, apples, and bananas are easily found at any local grocery store or fresh produce market. Margarine, flour, salt, and black pepper are standard pantry staples available at all supermarkets. Look for curry powder, cloves, cinnamon, and coconut (shredded) in the baking or international spice aisle. Plain yogurt and raisins can be found in the dairy and dried fruit sections of any major supermarket. For fresh parsley and spring onions, check the produce department; if you have a local farmer's market, they are often fresher there.
Preparation method
- Heat the margarine in a large pot and sauté the onion until it turns translucent
- Add the beef cubes and sear them over medium-high heat until browned on all sides
- Sprinkle the flour over the meat, stirring constantly for about 1 minute to cook it through
- Stir in the cloves, cinnamon, and curry powder, making sure the meat is evenly coated with the spices
- Dissolve the stock cubes in the boiling water and pour the mixture into the pot
- Cover and simmer over low heat for approximately 40 minutes, or until the beef is tender
- Add the chopped tomatoes, diced apple, sliced banana, shredded coconut, and raisins
- Gently fold everything together and continue cooking for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Whisk in the plain yogurt, stirring well to achieve a smooth, creamy sauce
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper if needed
- Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the chopped fresh herbs
- Serve this hearty stew hot, ideally paired with a side of steamed white rice
Observations
This dish perfectly captures the harmony between Brazilian home-cooking comfort and exotic Indian aromas. We combine warm spices like curry powder and cinnamon with the natural sweetness of apples and bananas to create a velvety, irresistible sauce. It’s a versatile, impressive meal that brings a gourmet flair to your dining table without any unnecessary hassle.
Whether you are looking to spice up your weeknight routine or serve something special for a dinner with friends, this stew is a guaranteed family favorite. The balance of flavors is truly unique, offering a delicious culinary journey in every bite.
Whether you are looking to spice up your weeknight routine or serve something special for a dinner with friends, this stew is a guaranteed family favorite. The balance of flavors is truly unique, offering a delicious culinary journey in every bite.
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