Escondidinho de Carne
A savory ground beef filling hidden under a creamy cassava or potato mash and baked with cheese.
Serves 6
Prep 25 min
Cook 40 min
Ingredients
- 2 lb cassava or potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
Steps
Step 1. Boil the cassava for 25 minutes until soft. Mash with the butter, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until smooth.
Step 2. Heat the oven to 375°F. Cook the beef for 8 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Add the onion and garlic for 4 minutes, then the tomatoes, cumin, and remaining salt. Simmer for 8 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
Step 3. Spread the beef in a baking dish. Cover with the mash and sprinkle with cheese.
Step 4. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling, golden, and hot throughout (165°F).
Where this recipe comes from
Yoribang Brazilian recipes by Yoribang. License: Free to use. View the original (opens in a new tab)
Original Yoribang write-ups of Brazilian dishes. Tapioca flour, cassava flour, palm oil (dendê), and passion fruit pulp are sold at Latin or international grocery stores. Brazilian meals often pair rice and beans with a meat, greens, and a farofa.