Brazilian recipe
Classic Savoury Minced Beef Pancakes (Panqueca de carne moída)
A traditional recipe for tender, golden pancakes filled with a rich, creamy minced beef mixture. A perfect choice for a hearty and satisfying family meal.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt to taste
300 g minced beef
2 tablespoons finely chopped or grated onion
1/2 tomato, diced
1/2 can tomato paste
1 pack table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
400 g sliced mozzarella cheese
Grated hard cheese to taste
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt to taste
300 g minced beef
2 tablespoons finely chopped or grated onion
1/2 tomato, diced
1/2 can tomato paste
1 pack table cream (creme de leite)
Salt to taste
400 g sliced mozzarella cheese
Grated hard cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find all fresh produce, dairy, and pantry staples like flour, tomato paste, and table cream at local markets and supermarkets in Port Moresby or regional centres. Use standard 'creme de leite' (canned table cream) for the authentic creamy consistency. If unavailable, heavy cream is a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, and oil.
- Gradually add the flour and blend until a smooth, creamy batter forms.
- Season with a pinch of salt.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan lightly greased with oil over medium heat.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter into the hot pan.
- Tilt the pan to spread the batter evenly across the surface.
- Cook until the edges lift, then flip to lightly brown the other side.
- Remove and set the finished pancakes aside.
- In a separate pan, sauté the chopped onion in a little oil until translucent.
- Add the minced beef and cook until the liquid has evaporated.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and let it cook for a few minutes.
- Add the diced tomato and cover again.
- Cook for another 3 minutes and stir.
- Stir in the tomato paste and season with salt to taste.
- Simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from the heat and allow the meat sauce to cool slightly.
- Stir in the table cream until the mixture is uniform and smooth.
- Return to low heat for 5 minutes.
- Fill each pancake with a slice of mozzarella and a portion of the beef sauce.
- Roll up the pancakes tightly.
- Lightly grease a baking dish with a small amount of sauce.
- Arrange the rolled pancakes in the baking dish.
- Cover the pancakes with the remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top.
- Bake in a preheated medium oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
Observations
This is a timeless recipe for minced beef pancakes, ideal for anyone looking for comforting food that is straightforward to assemble. The light, golden-brown batter wraps around a savoury minced beef filling, which is then enriched with a creamy sauce and finished with melted cheese. It is a highly versatile dish, perfect for a relaxed Sunday lunch or a practical weeknight dinner.
The cooking process is broken down into simple steps: preparing the pancake batter, cooking the beef filling, and the final assembly with the sauce and cheese. Follow these instructions to achieve a delicious result that is sure to be a hit at your table.
The cooking process is broken down into simple steps: preparing the pancake batter, cooking the beef filling, and the final assembly with the sauce and cheese. Follow these instructions to achieve a delicious result that is sure to be a hit at your table.
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