Brazilian recipe
Beef eye of round with cream (Lagarto com creme de leite)
Make a tender, flavorful beef eye of round with a creamy sauce. A classic, easy recipe for a special family lunch.
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Ingredients
1 kg beef eye of round
2 beef stock cubes
1 can heavy cream
2 cups oil
8 to 9 small potatoes
1/2 grated raw carrot
1 pinch black pepper
Mayonnaise to taste
Hot water
2 beef stock cubes
1 can heavy cream
2 cups oil
8 to 9 small potatoes
1/2 grated raw carrot
1 pinch black pepper
Mayonnaise to taste
Hot water
Where to find ingredients
Find the ingredients in the meat section, dairy aisle, produce section, and condiment shelf of supermarkets or local grocery stores. If needed, use a small butcher’s shop for the beef and a market stall for the potatoes and carrot.
Preparation method
- Season the beef eye of round. If you like, brown the beef in a pan with a little oil to seal it
- Place the beef eye of round in the pressure cooker and cover with hot water
- Add the beef stock cubes dissolved in a cup of hot water
- Cook under pressure for about 30 minutes after it comes to pressure
- While the meat cooks, prepare the mashed potatoes: cook the potatoes until soft, then mash them well
- Season the mashed potatoes with a pinch of black pepper and mix in mayonnaise to taste until smooth and homogeneous
- After 30 minutes, remove the beef eye of round from the pressure cooker and slice it into rounds
- In the same pressure cooker, add the heavy cream (without the whey) and the cooking liquid left from the meat
- Heat the sauce over low heat, adding the beef slices so they absorb the flavor
- Serve the beef with the hot sauce, accompanied by white rice
- Garnish the dish with the raw grated carrot
Observations
This beef eye of round with cream is a classic of Brazilian cooking, ideal for anyone looking for a flavorful and comforting dish. The preparation uses a pressure cooker to ensure the meat turns tender, and the cream-based sauce with heavy cream lifts the flavor, making it perfect to serve with white rice and other side dishes.
It is a versatile option that pleases everyone, from everyday lunches to special occasions, combining convenience with an impressive final result. The texture of the beef, shredded or sliced into rounds, coated in the velvety sauce, is the highlight of this preparation.
It is a versatile option that pleases everyone, from everyday lunches to special occasions, combining convenience with an impressive final result. The texture of the beef, shredded or sliced into rounds, coated in the velvety sauce, is the highlight of this preparation.
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