Escondidinho de Carne Seca (Shepherd's Pie with Jerked Beef)
A Brazilian version of shepherd's pie, featuring a creamy mashed cassava topping and a savory filling of carne seca (jerked beef). This dairy-free take utilizes coconut milk for a rich and decadent topping.
Ingredients
- about 680 g Carne seca (jerked beef), shredded
- about 910 g Cassava (yuca), peeled and cubed
- 1 13.5 oz can Coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup Green onions, chopped
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Cook the cassava: In a pot, cover the cubed cassava with water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2Prepare the filling: While the cassava is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- 3Add the beef: Add the shredded carne seca to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cilantro and green onions.
- 4Make the cassava mash: In a blender or food processor, combine the cooked cassava and coconut milk. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5Assemble the dish: Preheat oven to 190°C. Grease a 22.86 × 33.02 cm baking dish. Spread the carne seca filling evenly over the bottom of the dish. Top with the cassava mash, spreading it evenly over the filling.
- 6Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and heated through.
- 7Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
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