Brazilian recipe
Homemade Shepherd's Pie with Ground Beef
A Brazilian classic, this shepherd's pie combines a creamy cassava (manioc) puree with a juicy ground beef filling, all baked with cheese.
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Ingredients
1 kg cassava (manioc)
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups fresh heavy cream
300 ml coconut milk
4 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Ground white pepper to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
1 kg beef (bottom sirloin), knife-chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 chopped onion
2 teaspoons annatto powder (or paprika for color)
2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 beef bouillon cube
Chopped hot chili pepper to taste
Water as needed
200 g sliced mozzarella cheese
100 g coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
150 g cream cheese spread
Coarsely grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for sprinkling
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups fresh heavy cream
300 ml coconut milk
4 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Ground white pepper to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
1 kg beef (bottom sirloin), knife-chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 chopped onion
2 teaspoons annatto powder (or paprika for color)
2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 beef bouillon cube
Chopped hot chili pepper to taste
Water as needed
200 g sliced mozzarella cheese
100 g coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
150 g cream cheese spread
Coarsely grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for sprinkling
Where to find ingredients
You can find cassava (manioc), fresh heavy cream, coconut milk, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese spread, and fresh herbs at most large supermarkets or specialty food stores. Beef cuts suitable for chopping can be found at your local butcher or supermarket meat counter. Annatto powder or paprika can be found in the spice aisle of most grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Cook the cassava until very tender
- Drain the cassava and pass it through a ricer or masher while hot
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the mashed cassava, sautéing lightly
- Transfer the sautéed cassava to a blender
- Add the fresh heavy cream and coconut milk to the blender
- Blend until a smooth cream is obtained
- Stir in the finely grated Parmesan cheese into the cream
- Season with salt and ground white pepper to taste
- Set aside the cassava cream
- In another saucepan, heat the olive oil
- Add the chopped beef and sauté until browned
- Add the minced garlic and chopped onion and sauté for a few more minutes
- Add the annatto powder, chopped green bell pepper, chopped tomatoes, chopped olives, chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, beef bouillon cube, and chopped hot chili pepper
- Sauté all the filling ingredients
- Adjust salt to taste
- Add a little water, gradually, as needed to keep the sauté moist and cook the meat
- In a baking dish, spread half of the cassava cream on the bottom
- Cover with the meat filling
- Arrange the mozzarella slices over the meat
- Spread the cream cheese evenly
- Cover with the remaining cassava cream
- Sprinkle with coarsely grated Parmesan cheese on top
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown
Observations
Shepherd's pie is a comforting and very popular dish in Brazilian cuisine, ideal for family meals or for impressing guests. Its base of soft cassava puree contrasts perfectly with the flavorful meat filling, creating an irresistible combination. The cheesy gratinated topping finishes the dish with a special touch.
This recipe is a traditional version that highlights homemade flavor, with clear steps to ensure success even for beginner cooks. The puree is made with cooked cassava mashed with heavy cream and coconut milk, ensuring a velvety texture. The well-seasoned meat filling has an optional spicy kick, and the final assembly in a baking dish with different cheeses ensures a golden and bubbly crust.
This recipe is a traditional version that highlights homemade flavor, with clear steps to ensure success even for beginner cooks. The puree is made with cooked cassava mashed with heavy cream and coconut milk, ensuring a velvety texture. The well-seasoned meat filling has an optional spicy kick, and the final assembly in a baking dish with different cheeses ensures a golden and bubbly crust.
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