Brazilian recipe
Classic Homemade Ground Beef Pancakes (Panqueca de carne moída)
A traditional recipe for tender, golden pancakes filled with a savory, creamy ground beef mixture. Perfect for a cozy and satisfying family meal.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt to taste
300g ground beef
2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped or grated
1/2 tomato, diced
1/2 can tomato paste
1 packet (approx. 200g) table cream
Salt to taste
400g mozzarella, sliced
Grated hard cheese to taste
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt to taste
300g ground beef
2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped or grated
1/2 tomato, diced
1/2 can tomato paste
1 packet (approx. 200g) table cream
Salt to taste
400g mozzarella, sliced
Grated hard cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find all fresh produce, dairy, and pantry staples at local markets like Au Bon Marché or various smaller supermarkets in Port Vila. Table cream is commonly available in the canned goods aisle, and mozzarella can be found in the refrigerated deli section.
Preparation method
- In a blender, process the eggs, milk, and vegetable oil.
- Gradually add the flour and continue to blend until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Season the batter with salt to your liking.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with a little oil.
- Pour a ladle of the batter into the hot pan.
- Tilt the pan to coat the bottom evenly with the batter.
- Cook until the edges pull away from the sides, then flip to lightly brown the other side.
- Set the cooked pancakes aside on a plate.
- In a separate saucepan, sauté the onion in a drizzle of oil until translucent.
- Add the ground beef and cook until the liquid has evaporated and the meat is browned.
- Lower the heat, cover the pan, and allow the beef to simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cover the pan again.
- Simmer for another 3 minutes, then stir to combine.
- Stir in the tomato paste and season with salt as needed.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from the heat and allow the beef sauce to cool slightly.
- Gently fold the table cream into the beef sauce until the mixture is uniform.
- Return the sauce to low heat and cook for 5 minutes.
- Place a slice of mozzarella and a portion of the beef sauce onto each pancake.
- Roll up the pancakes carefully.
- Lightly grease a baking dish with a bit of the leftover sauce.
- Arrange the rolled pancakes side-by-side in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the pancakes.
- Sprinkle with the grated hard cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
Observations
This classic recipe for ground beef pancakes is a staple for anyone craving comfort food that remains simple to prepare. The delicate, golden-brown pancakes are stuffed with a hearty beef filling, finished with a creamy sauce, and topped with melted cheese. It is a versatile dish that works just as well for a leisurely Sunday lunch as it does for an easy weeknight dinner.
The process is straightforward and divided into three main phases: preparing the batter, cooking the beef filling, and the final assembly for baking. Follow these steps closely to ensure a delicious outcome that is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
The process is straightforward and divided into three main phases: preparing the batter, cooking the beef filling, and the final assembly for baking. Follow these steps closely to ensure a delicious outcome that is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
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