Brazilian recipe
Lagarto with Creamy Sauce (Lagarto com creme de leite)
Discover how to prepare tender roast beef in a luscious, silky sauce. This classic comfort dish is a staple for family lunches and special occasions.
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Ingredients
1 kg lagarto beef
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can table cream
2 cups vegetable oil
8 to 9 small potatoes
1/2 raw carrot, grated
1 pinch black pepper
Mayonnaise to taste
Hot water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can table cream
2 cups vegetable oil
8 to 9 small potatoes
1/2 raw carrot, grated
1 pinch black pepper
Mayonnaise to taste
Hot water
Where to find ingredients
You can find lagarto (the eye of round cut) and fresh produce at local markets or island grocery stores. If specific cuts are unavailable, any lean, solid beef roasting cut works well as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Season the lagarto beef. If you prefer, sear the meat in a pan with a little oil to lock in the juices.
- Place the beef in a pressure cooker and cover with hot water.
- Add the beef bouillon cubes, previously dissolved in a cup of hot water.
- Cook under pressure for approximately 30 minutes once the cooker reaches full pressure.
- While the meat cooks, prepare the mashed potatoes: boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them thoroughly.
- Season the mashed potatoes with a pinch of black pepper and fold in mayonnaise to taste until you achieve a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Once the 30 minutes have elapsed, carefully remove the beef from the pressure cooker and slice it into rounds.
- In the same pressure cooker, stir the table cream (drained of whey) into the remaining meat broth.
- Warm the sauce over low heat and add the beef slices, allowing them to absorb the flavors.
- Serve the beef hot with the sauce, accompanied by white rice.
- Garnish the dish with the fresh grated raw carrot.
Observations
This recipe for Lagarto with creamy sauce is a Brazilian culinary staple, perfect for those seeking a flavorful and hearty meal. The use of a pressure cooker ensures the beef reaches a perfect level of tenderness, while the creamy sauce base enhances the overall profile, making it the ideal partner for white rice.
It is a versatile dish suitable for both everyday meals and weekend gatherings, balancing convenience with impressive results. The texture of the thinly sliced meat, generously coated in the velvety sauce, is the hallmark of this traditional preparation.
It is a versatile dish suitable for both everyday meals and weekend gatherings, balancing convenience with impressive results. The texture of the thinly sliced meat, generously coated in the velvety sauce, is the hallmark of this traditional preparation.
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