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Escondidinho de Carne Seca

A savory casserole featuring desalted shredded beef sautéed with aromatics, layered under a creamy cassava mash and baked with cheese.

70 minMediumServes 6520 cal/serving

BrazilianDinnerStovetop and OvenHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs desalted beef, shredded
  • 2 lbs cassava root, peeled, cubed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil 2 lbs peeled, cubed cassava root in a pot of salted water for 20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and mash until smooth.

  2. 2

    Mix 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup whole milk, and 1/2 cup cream cheese into the mashed cassava until smooth and creamy; set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, and cook until softened.

  4. 4

    Add 1.5 lbs shredded desalted beef to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.

  5. 5

    Spread the beef mixture in a baking dish, cover with the cassava mash, and top with 1 cup shredded mozzarella.

  6. 6

    Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Questions

Can I make Escondidinho de Carne Seca dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, shredded) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dinner collection instead.

How long does Escondidinho de Carne Seca keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Escondidinho de Carne Seca?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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