Escondidinho de Carne Seca (Shepherd's Pie with Dried Beef)
A Brazilian twist on Shepherd's pie using carne seca (dried beef) and a creamy cassava (yuca) mash topping. A naturally gluten-free and wheat-free savory dinner.
Ingredients
- about 910 g Carne seca (dried beef), shredded
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 28 oz can Diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Green olives, sliced
- 1 medium Bell pepper (green or red), chopped
- about 1360 g Cassava (yuca), peeled and chopped
- 1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 4 tablespoons Butter (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Prepare the carne seca: Soak the carne seca in water for at least 4 hours, changing the water several times to remove excess salt. Shred the beef.
- 2Make the filling: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the shredded carne seca, diced tomatoes, green olives, and bell pepper. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded.
- 3Cook the cassava: Boil the cassava in salted water until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth. While mashing, add milk, butter, salt, and pepper to achieve a creamy consistency.
- 4Assemble the dish: Preheat oven to 190°C. Spread the carne seca filling evenly in a baking dish. Top with the mashed cassava, spreading it evenly over the filling.
- 5Bake: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the cassava mash (optional). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- 6Garnish and serve: Garnish with cilantro. Let it cool slightly before serving.
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