Brazilian recipe
Delicious homemade minced meat pancakes (Panqueca de carne moída)
A traditional recipe for minced meat pancakes featuring a soft batter and creamy filling. Perfect for a practical and tasty lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups wheat flour
1 cup milk
2 eggs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt to taste
300g minced meat
2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped or grated
1/2 tomato, cubed
1/2 tin tomato paste
1 packet cream
Salt to taste
400g sliced mozzarella
Grated cheese to taste
1 cup milk
2 eggs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt to taste
300g minced meat
2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped or grated
1/2 tomato, cubed
1/2 tin tomato paste
1 packet cream
Salt to taste
400g sliced mozzarella
Grated cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find wheat flour, dairy products, and fresh vegetables at local supermarkets or open-air markets (markets). For the minced meat, visit your local butcher shop for the freshest cuts. If you cannot find tomato paste, a concentrated tomato puree is an excellent substitute.
Preparation method
- In a blender, beat the eggs, milk, and oil
- Gradually add the flour and blend until you reach a creamy batter
- Season with salt to taste
- Heat a non-stick frying pan lightly greased with oil
- Pour a ladle of batter into the hot pan
- Swirl the pan to spread the batter evenly
- Cook until the pancake pulls away from the bottom, then flip to brown the other side
- Set the finished pancakes aside
- In a separate pan, sauté the chopped onion in a drizzle of oil
- Add the minced meat and cook until the liquid evaporates
- Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and let it cook for a few minutes
- Add the cubed tomato and cover again
- Cook for another 3 minutes and stir
- Incorporate the tomato paste and season to taste
- Cook for a further 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens
- Turn off the heat and let the meat sauce cool slightly
- Add the cream to the meat sauce and mix well until homogeneous
- Return to low heat for 5 minutes
- Fill each pancake with a slice of mozzarella and a portion of the meat sauce
- Roll up the pancakes
- Grease a baking dish with a little of the sauce
- Arrange the filled pancakes in the baking dish
- Cover the pancakes with the remaining sauce
- Sprinkle grated cheese on top
- Place in a preheated medium oven to bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese melts and turns golden
Observations
This is a classic minced meat pancake recipe, ideal for those seeking a comforting meal that is easy to put together. The lightly golden batter wraps around a savory minced meat filling and a hint of creamy sauce, finished off with a layer of melted cheese. It is a versatile choice, perfect for a Sunday lunch or a quick weekday dinner.
The preparation is divided into simple stages: making the pancake batter, cooking the meat filling, and the final assembly with sauce and cheese. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure a delicious result that the whole family will enjoy.
The preparation is divided into simple stages: making the pancake batter, cooking the meat filling, and the final assembly with sauce and cheese. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure a delicious result that the whole family will enjoy.
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