Brazilian recipe
Traditional Dried Beef Cassava Pie (Escondidinho de carne seca tradicional)
A classic recipe featuring a creamy cassava mash layered with a succulent, shredded dried beef filling, topped with golden melted cheese.
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Ingredients
1 kg cassava (boiled)
1 liter whole milk
1/2 kg creamy requeijão
2 kg dried beef (cooked and shredded)
200g onion (chopped)
200g butter
Grated Parmesan cheese (for gratinating)
1 liter whole milk
1/2 kg creamy requeijão
2 kg dried beef (cooked and shredded)
200g onion (chopped)
200g butter
Grated Parmesan cheese (for gratinating)
Where to find ingredients
Cassava (yuca) can be found at local vegetable markets; for dried beef, cured or salted beef (basted in salt and air-dried) is the ideal match, available at quality butchers. Requeijão is a specific Brazilian cream cheese; as a substitute, you may use a high-quality thick, spreadable processed cream cheese or labneh with a touch of salt.
Preparation method
- Prepare the cassava mash by blending the cooked cassava with the whole milk and creamy requeijão in a blender until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- For the filling, melt the butter in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until it becomes translucent.
- Add the cooked and shredded dried beef to the pan with the onion and sauté for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- To assemble the dish, spread a layer of the prepared cassava mash into a baking dish.
- Cover the layer of mash with all of the dried beef filling, spreading it evenly.
- Finish by adding another generous layer of the cassava mash over the top of the filling.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top layer of the mash to prepare it for gratinating.
- Place in an oven preheated to 180°C for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cheese has turned golden and formed a crust.
- Serve the dish hot and garnish as desired.
Observations
The dried beef escondidinho is a true classic of Brazilian cuisine, beloved for its comforting contrast of textures and robust flavors. This dish is an ideal choice for a family lunch or a special dinner, pairing a velvety cassava mash with a savory, sautéed dried beef filling. The layering technique followed by a final broiling stage makes it visually appealing and incredibly satisfying.
Its straightforward preparation process, combined with a sophisticated result, makes this pie a popular pick for anyone seeking a hearty meal packed with authentic, homestyle flavor.
Its straightforward preparation process, combined with a sophisticated result, makes this pie a popular pick for anyone seeking a hearty meal packed with authentic, homestyle flavor.
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