Brazilian recipe
Ground Beef with Green Beans (Carne moída com vagem)
Ground beef with green beans is a classic staple of Brazilian home cooking, prized for its balanced flavors and quick preparation.
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Ingredients
400 g ground beef (lean round)
200 g green beans (approx. 20 pods)
1/2 onion
1 garlic clove
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1 cup hot water
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
200 g green beans (approx. 20 pods)
1/2 onion
1 garlic clove
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1 cup hot water
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh green beans, ground beef, and pantry staples at local markets and grocery stores. If fresh green beans are unavailable, frozen cut green beans may be used as a substitute, though they should be thawed and drained first.
Preparation method
- Take the beef out of the refrigerator shortly before starting so it can reach room temperature.
- Place the water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat.
- Wash the green beans thoroughly.
- Trim the ends and cut the beans into 1.5 cm pieces, using a diagonal cut.
- Dice the onion into 1 cm cubes.
- Peel and finely mince the garlic.
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread the ground beef across the pan in small portions.
- Allow the beef to brown undisturbed for 1 minute.
- Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle the flour over the meat.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally so the pieces break apart and brown evenly.
- Transfer the browned beef to a bowl and set aside.
- Keep the pan over the heat and add the remaining olive oil and the onion.
- Add a pinch of salt and sauté the onion for 2 minutes until softened.
- Add the green beans to the pan.
- Season with salt and pepper, sautéing for 2 minutes until they lightly brown while remaining crisp.
- Stir in the garlic, paprika, and cumin.
- Sauté for another minute until the aromatics release their fragrance.
- Pour in the hot water gradually while scraping the bottom of the pan with a spatula to release the browned bits.
- Return the browned ground beef to the pan.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coats the ingredients.
- Serve immediately.
Observations
This dish is a fantastic choice for everyday meals, balancing the protein of the beef with the snap and freshness of the green beans. Follow the steps carefully to ensure the beef browns perfectly before folding in the vegetables for a succulent result.
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