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Bola de Carne

Cultural Context

Bola de Carne, or Brazilian meatballs, has roots in the country's diverse culinary landscape, influenced by European and African traditions. These meatballs are often served at family gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing comfort and togetherness. Today, they are enjoyed in various forms across Brazil, with regional variations in spices and sauces, making them a beloved dish in both homes and restaurants.

BrazilianBRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
150 ml warm milk
50 g granulated sugar
7 g dry active yeast
500 g bread flour
1.5 tsp salt
4 eggs
150 g unsalted butter
120 g chorizo
200 g sausage
100 g bacon
50 g caramelized onion
50 g pine nuts

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often cheaper.

1

Knead the dough using warm milk, sugar, dry active yeast, bread flour, salt, and eggs until smooth.

2

Let the dough rise until doubled in size.

3

Prepare the filling by mixing chorizo, sausage, bacon, caramelized onion, and pine nuts.

4

Roll out the dough and layer the filling inside.

5

Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.

6

Let it rise again before brushing with egg wash.

7

Bake the loaf until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingbakingsautéing

Equipment Needed

baking dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

MeatballBolinho de Carne

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