Teresa's Recipes
Carne de Sol Com Mandioca
Experience the melting pot of flavors in this traditional Brazilian dish, Carne de Sol Com Mandioca, also known as Sun-dried Beef with Cassava. This robust and heart-warming meal takes you on a culinary journey to Brazil's northeastern region, where it originated. The marriage of tender sun-dried beef and earthy cassava, brightened up with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, creates a harmony of taste that will have your taste buds dancing with delight.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup, finely chopped Fresh cilantro
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1, diced Red bell pepper
- 1, diced Green bell pepper
- 1, diced Onion
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 kg, peeled and cut into chunks Mandioca (cassava)
- 500 grams, cut into chunks Carne de sol (sun-dried beef)
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 1 day (includes beef soaking time)
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Calories: 550
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Sugar: 5g
Instructions
- Begin by soaking the Carne de Sol in cold water for 24 hours, changing the water every 6 hours to desalt the beef.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, diced onion, and diced peppers. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
- Add the chunks of Carne de Sol to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
- Next, add the cassava chunks to the pot and cover with water. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the pot to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 2 hours, or until the meat and cassava are tender.
- Prior to serving, sprinkle the dish with the finely chopped fresh cilantro, adding an extra layer of flavor and a pop of color.
- Enjoy your Carne de Sol Com Mandioca as is, or serve it with a side of rice for a complete meal.
Tips
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the Carne de Sol with a meat substitute of your choice. You can also add other vegetables such as carrots or tomatoes to make it a more wholesome meal.