Brazilian recipe
Creamy Braised Eye of Round (Lagarto com creme de leite: receita)
Learn how to make a tender, succulent eye of round roast in a rich, creamy sauce. This classic, comforting dish is the perfect centerpiece for a family meal.
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Ingredients
1 kg eye of round beef
2 beef stock cubes
400g canned cream (table cream)
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 stock cubes
400g canned cream (table cream)
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
Beef eye of round can be found at local butchers or supermarket meat sections. Look for canned table cream in the international or baking aisle. Potatoes, carrots, and standard pantry staples like oil and mayo are available at any major local supermarket.
Preparation method
- Season the eye of round; if you prefer, sear the meat in a pot with a little oil to lock in the juices.
- Place the beef into a pressure cooker and cover with hot water.
- Add the beef stock cubes, pre-dissolved in a cup of hot water, to the pot.
- Cook under pressure for approximately 30 minutes once the cooker reaches full pressure.
- While the meat is cooking, prepare the mashed potatoes by boiling them until tender, then mashing them thoroughly.
- Season the mashed potatoes with a pinch of black pepper and fold in mayonnaise to taste until smooth and creamy.
- Once the 30 minutes are up, carefully remove the beef from the pressure cooker and slice into rounds.
- Using the same pressure cooker, stir the cream (drained of any whey) into the remaining pan juices.
- Gently warm the sauce over low heat and return the beef slices to the pot so they can absorb the flavours.
- Serve the beef warm, coated in the creamy sauce, with a side of white rice.
- Garnish the dish with the fresh, grated raw carrot before serving.
Observations
This recipe for lagarto (eye of round) in a creamy sauce is a beloved classic in Brazilian cooking, celebrated for its comforting flavours and satisfying texture. By utilizing a pressure cooker, we ensure the lean cut of beef becomes incredibly tender. The finishing touch—a silky cream-based sauce—elevates the dish, making it an ideal pairing for steamed white rice.
It is a versatile meal that works just as well for a casual weekend lunch as it does for a more formal family gathering. The combination of succulent, sliced beef coated in a smooth, velvety sauce is what makes this preparation a true crowd-pleaser.
It is a versatile meal that works just as well for a casual weekend lunch as it does for a more formal family gathering. The combination of succulent, sliced beef coated in a smooth, velvety sauce is what makes this preparation a true crowd-pleaser.
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