Brazilian recipe
Traditional Brazilian Ground Meat Bake (Bolo de Carne Moída)
A classic, comforting Brazilian-style ground meat bake that is both flavourful and easy to prepare. Featuring a savoury meat base topped with creamy requeijão for a juicy, family-favourite meal.
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Ingredients
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 kg ground beef (or a beef and pork mix)
2 bouillon cubes (beef flavour)
1 cup water
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup mashed potatoes
Fresh parsley, chopped to taste
4 tablespoons creamy requeijão (or cream cheese as a local substitute)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 kg ground beef (or a beef and pork mix)
2 bouillon cubes (beef flavour)
1 cup water
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup mashed potatoes
Fresh parsley, chopped to taste
4 tablespoons creamy requeijão (or cream cheese as a local substitute)
Where to find ingredients
Onions, vegetable oil, and fresh parsley are widely available at local markets and supermarkets in Malawi. For ground beef, visit your local butcher or the meat counter at larger grocery stores. Beef bouillon cubes can be found in the spice or soup aisle of any supermarket. Cornstarch is often sold as 'maize starch' or 'cornflour' in the baking section. Mashed potatoes are easily prepared from scratch using local potatoes from markets. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian creamy cheese; since it is not standard in local shops, use a high-quality cream cheese from the dairy section of a supermarket as the best local substitute to maintain the intended creamy texture.
Preparation method
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and lightly golden
- Add the minced meat to the pot and cook, stirring to break it up, until it loses its pink colour and browns
- Dissolve the beef stock cubes into the meat mixture and stir well
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the cornflour in cold water until smooth
- Pour the cornflour mixture into the pot with the meat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly
- Incorporate the mashed potatoes and chopped parsley, mixing everything until the dough is uniform
- Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish, spreading it evenly
- Cover the surface of the meatloaf with the cream cheese, spreading it into a smooth layer
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cream cheese melts and turns lightly golden
- Remove from the oven and serve the meatloaf warm
Observations
This ground meat bake, known as 'bolo de carne moída', is a staple of Brazilian home cooking, cherished for its simplicity and deeply comforting flavour. It’s a versatile and hearty choice for busy weeknight family dinners or for anyone looking for a no-fuss meal without compromising on taste. This recipe guides you through making a succulent, well-seasoned meat base, enriched with mashed potatoes for the perfect texture, and finished with a rich, creamy layer of requeijão.
Served hot straight from the oven, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with fluffy white rice and a crisp, fresh garden salad.
Served hot straight from the oven, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with fluffy white rice and a crisp, fresh garden salad.
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