Brazilian recipe
Delicious Ground Beef with Green Beans (Carne moída com vagem)
Ground beef with green beans is a classic Brazilian dish, appreciated for its combination of flavors and quick preparation.
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Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 onion
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
200 g green beans (approx. 20 pieces)
400 g ground lean beef (patinho)
1 tsp sweet paprika
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp cumin
1 cup water
1 clove garlic
1/2 onion
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
200 g green beans (approx. 20 pieces)
400 g ground lean beef (patinho)
1 tsp sweet paprika
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp cumin
1 cup water
Where to find ingredients
Most ingredients can be found at your local supermarket. Specialty spices might be available at international food stores.
Preparation method
- Remove the beef from the refrigerator a little before starting so it reaches room temperature
- Place the water to boil over low heat
- Wash the green beans thoroughly
- Remove the ends and cut them into 1.5 cm pieces using a diagonal cut
- Chop the onion into 1 cm cubes
- Peel and finely chop the garlic
- Heat a large pot or skillet over medium heat
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread the beef in small portions in the pan
- Let the beef brown without stirring for 1 minute
- Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle the flour over the beef
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally so the pieces break apart and brown evenly
- Place the browned beef in a bowl and set aside
- Keep the pot on the heat and add the remaining olive oil and the onion
- Add a pinch of salt and sauté the onion for 2 minutes until soft
- Add the green beans to the pot
- Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 2 minutes until lightly browned, maintaining a crisp texture
- Add the garlic, paprika, and cumin
- Sauté for another 1 minute until the aroma of the spices is released
- Pour the hot water gradually while scraping the bottom of the pot with a spatula
- Return the ground beef to the pot
- Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens
- Serve immediately
Observations
This dish is an excellent option for daily meals, balancing the protein from the beef with the crunch and freshness of the green beans. Follow the instructions to ensure the meat browns perfectly before incorporating the vegetables.
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