Brazilian recipe
Pot Roast with Cream Sauce (Lagarto com creme de leite)
A tender and succulent pot roast finished in a rich, creamy sauce. This classic preparation is perfect for a comforting family lunch.
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Ingredients
1 kg eye of round (lagarto)
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can (300g) table 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 (300g) table 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 local supermarkets or open-air markets in Liberia. Look for the beef (eye of round) at the meat counter, and fresh vegetables and pantry staples in the produce and dry goods aisles. If 'creme de leite' is unavailable, you may substitute with heavy cream as a close alternative.
Preparation method
- Season the eye of round. If preferred, sear the meat in a pot with a little oil to lock in the juices.
- Place the beef 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 builds up.
- 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 fold in the mayonnaise to taste until smooth and consistent.
- After 30 minutes, remove the beef from the pressure cooker and slice into rounds.
- In the same pressure cooker, combine the table cream (without the whey) and the remaining broth from the cooking process.
- Gently heat the sauce over low heat, adding the beef slices so they absorb the flavor.
- Serve the beef with the hot sauce, accompanied by white rice.
- Garnish the dish with the grated raw carrot.
Observations
This recipe for Pot Roast with Cream Sauce is a staple of Brazilian home cooking, perfect for those seeking a flavorful and hearty dish. Using a pressure cooker ensures the beef reaches optimal tenderness, while the cream-based sauce adds a velvety finish that pairs beautifully with white rice and other side dishes.
It is a versatile meal suitable for both everyday lunches and special weekend gatherings, blending practicality with impressive results. The highlight of this dish is the interplay between the tender, sliced beef and the luscious, smooth sauce.
It is a versatile meal suitable for both everyday lunches and special weekend gatherings, blending practicality with impressive results. The highlight of this dish is the interplay between the tender, sliced beef and the luscious, smooth sauce.
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