Brazilian recipe
Lagarto with Cream Sauce (Lagarto com creme de leite)
Prepare succulent lagarto beef bathed in a velvety cream sauce. This classic, tender dish is the perfect centerpiece for a special family meal.
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Ingredients
1 kg lagarto beef
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 tin cream (creme de leite)
2 cups vegetable 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 tin cream (creme de leite)
2 cups vegetable 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 lagarto (the eye of round cut) at any local butcher shop or in the meat section of major supermarkets. For the other ingredients like bouillon and cream, visit the pantry or dairy aisles of local grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Season the lagarto. If desired, brown the beef in a pot with a little oil to sear the outside.
- Place the lagarto 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 once the cooker reaches pressure.
- 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 mix in mayonnaise to taste until you achieve a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- After 30 minutes, remove the lagarto from the pressure cooker and slice into rounds.
- In the same pressure cooker, stir the cream (drained of whey) into the remaining cooking juices.
- Heat the sauce over low heat and return the beef slices to the pan, allowing them to absorb the sauce.
- Serve the beef hot with the cream sauce, accompanied by white rice.
- Garnish the dish with the raw grated carrot.
Observations
This recipe for lagarto with cream sauce is a staple of Brazilian comfort food, perfect for those seeking a satisfying and flavorful meal. By using a pressure cooker, the meat achieves a tender texture that melts in your mouth, while the rich cream sauce enhances the depth of the flavor profile, making it an excellent companion to white rice and traditional sides.
It is a versatile option that works well for everything from everyday lunches to celebratory gatherings, balancing efficiency with an impressive final result. The contrast between the tender, sliced beef and the velvety sauce is the highlight of this dish, ensuring a meal that is both comforting and sophisticated.
It is a versatile option that works well for everything from everyday lunches to celebratory gatherings, balancing efficiency with an impressive final result. The contrast between the tender, sliced beef and the velvety sauce is the highlight of this dish, ensuring a meal that is both comforting and sophisticated.
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