Brazilian recipe
Creamy Lagarto Roast: A Traditional Recipe (Lagarto com creme de leite)
Prepare tender, savory beef round with a luscious creamy sauce. A classic, straightforward dish that is perfect for a special family meal.
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Ingredients
1 kg eye of round (lagarto)
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 can (300g) table cream (creme de leite)
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 (300g) table cream (creme de leite)
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 beef eye of round (lagarto) at local butcher shops (bucheri) or the meat counters of large supermarkets. For the table cream (creme de leite), check the canned goods aisle at shops like Shoprite or Game. If unavailable, heavy cream is a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- Season the meat as desired; you may sear the lagarto in a pot with a little oil to seal in the juices.
- Place the meat in a pressure cooker and cover with hot water.
- Add the beef bouillon cubes dissolved in a cup of hot water.
- Cook under pressure for approximately 30 minutes once the pressure builds.
- While the meat is cooking, prepare the mashed potatoes: boil the potatoes until soft, then mash thoroughly.
- Season the mashed potatoes with a pinch of black pepper and mix in mayonnaise to taste until smooth and creamy.
- After the 30 minutes, remove the meat from the pressure cooker and slice into rounds.
- In the same pressure cooker, stir the table cream (drained of whey) into the remaining meat juices.
- Heat the sauce over low heat, adding the meat slices back in so they absorb the flavor.
- Serve the meat with the hot sauce, ideally with a side of white rice.
- Garnish the dish with the grated raw carrot before serving.
Observations
This lagarto with cream sauce is a staple of home-style Brazilian cooking, ideal for those who crave a comforting and deeply flavorful meal. The recipe relies on a pressure cooker to ensure the beef is incredibly tender, while the rich, creamy sauce enhances the depth of the meat, making it an excellent companion for fluffy white rice.
It is a versatile choice that suits both everyday dining and special gatherings, blending ease of preparation with an impressive result. The texture of the thinly sliced roast, bathed in a velvety sauce, is the highlight of this traditional dish.
It is a versatile choice that suits both everyday dining and special gatherings, blending ease of preparation with an impressive result. The texture of the thinly sliced roast, bathed in a velvety sauce, is the highlight of this traditional dish.
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