Brazilian recipe
Minced Meat with Green Beans
A staple of Brazilian home cooking, this minced meat with green beans dish is prized for its balanced flavors and quick preparation.
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Ingredients
400g ground lean beef
200g green beans (approx. 20 pods)
1/2 onion
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 cup water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
200g green beans (approx. 20 pods)
1/2 onion
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 cup water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find lean ground beef at local butchers or the meat counter in larger supermarkets. Green beans, fresh garlic, and onions are readily available at local vegetable markets (sabzi mandi) or the produce section of any grocery store. Standard pantry staples like flour and spices can be sourced from any general grocery shop.
Preparation method
- Take the beef out of the refrigerator shortly before starting to allow it to reach room temperature.
- Heat the water in a small pot over low heat.
- Wash the green beans thoroughly.
- Trim the ends and cut the pods into 1.5 cm pieces using a diagonal cut.
- Dice the onion into 1 cm pieces.
- Peel and finely mince the garlic.
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread the meat in small portions across the pan.
- Allow the meat to brown undisturbed for 1 minute.
- Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle the flour over the meat.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up the lumps and brown evenly.
- Transfer the browned meat to a bowl and set aside.
- Keep the pan on the heat and add the remaining olive oil and the diced onion.
- Add a pinch of salt and sauté the onion for 2 minutes until translucent.
- Add the cut green beans to the pan.
- Season with salt and pepper, sautéing for 2 minutes until they lightly brown while remaining crisp.
- Add the minced garlic, paprika, and cumin.
- Sauté for another minute until the spices become fragrant.
- Pour in the hot water gradually while scraping the bottom of the pan with a spatula.
- Return the browned ground meat to the pan.
- Simmer for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve immediately.
Observations
This dish is a fantastic choice for everyday meals, balancing the protein of the beef with the crisp, fresh texture of the green beans. Follow these steps carefully to ensure the meat browns deeply before incorporating the vegetables, building a rich base of flavor.
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