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Salted Dried Beef with Onions and Clarified Butter

A classic Brazilian recipe for shredded salted dried beef sautéed with onions and clarified butter. Unmistakable flavor and practical preparation for your table.

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Salted Dried Beef with Onions and Clarified Butter

Ingredients

1 kg salted dried beef
2 large onions
1/3 cup clarified butter
Salt to taste

Where to find ingredients

Salted dried beef can be found in the meat section of most supermarkets, often labeled as corned beef or dried salted beef.
Clarified butter is available in the dairy or cooking oil aisle of supermarkets. Ghee is a common alternative.
Onions and salt are standard pantry staples available at any grocery store.

Preparation method

  1. Cut the salted dried beef into pieces of approximately 7 cm
  2. Rinse the beef pieces well under running water to remove excess salt
  3. Place the beef in a bowl and cover with cold water
  4. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours, changing the water at least 3 times during desalting
  5. After desalting, drain the beef and rinse it again under running water
  6. Transfer the beef to a pressure cooker and cover with water, ensuring not to exceed the 2/3 fill line of the pot
  7. Cover the pot and place it over high heat
  8. Once the cooker is pressurized and starts to whistle, lower the heat and cook for 30 minutes
  9. Turn off the heat and wait for all the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid
  10. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked beef from the pot and place it in a serving dish
  11. While the beef is still hot, shred it using two forks
  12. Discard any small pieces of fat or cartilage
  13. If preferred, shred the beef in a mixer on low speed until it reaches the desired texture
  14. Peel the onions and cut them into half-moons about 1 cm thick
  15. Heat a large skillet over medium heat
  16. Add the clarified butter to the heated skillet
  17. Add the sliced onions and season with a pinch of salt
  18. Sauté the onions for about 5 minutes, until they soften
  19. Add the shredded salted dried beef to the skillet with the onions
  20. Stir and sauté for another 5 minutes
  21. Taste and adjust salt if necessary
  22. Serve immediately

Observations

Salted dried beef with onions and clarified butter is a traditional dish in Brazilian cuisine, appreciated for its distinctive flavor and relatively simple preparation.

It's an excellent option for a flavorful lunch or as an appetizer, combining the texture of shredded beef with the aroma and taste of onions sautéed in clarified butter. The desalting process is crucial to ensure the right level of saltiness and tenderness of the meat.

Follow these steps to prepare this delicacy at home, ensuring an authentic and flavorful result that pleases everyone.

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