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Vaca Atolada

Cultural Context

Vaca Atolada hails from Brazil, particularly popular in the country's rural areas. This hearty dish combines beef and cassava, reflecting the agricultural roots of Brazilian cuisine, where cassava is a staple. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings, it showcases the importance of communal meals in Brazilian culture. Today, variations exist across regions, with some adding different vegetables or spices, making it a beloved comfort food.

BrazilianBRmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 kg rib
1 teaspoon butter
pinch of salt
black pepper
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 chopped onion
0.5 kg cassava
1 liter hot water
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
0.5 liter hot water
frozen Cheiro Verde

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes provide similar texture and flavor with added nutrients.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork can be more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vinegar can add acidity without the cost of fresh limes.

1

Put a little bit of oil in the pan and add 1 teaspoon of butter.

2

Add 1 kg of rib and season with a generous pinch of salt and black pepper.

3

Fry the rib until it starts to brown, then add some water to unstick it.

4

Add 1 chopped onion and 2 crushed garlic cloves; fry for a few minutes until the onion is golden.

5

Add 0.5 kg of cassava and 1 liter of hot water.

6

Add 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika and another pinch of salt.

7

Cover the pressure cooker and leave it to cook for 30 minutes once it starts to sizzle.

8

After 30 minutes, add another 0.5 liter of hot water to cover the ingredients and let it settle without pressure.

9

Add frozen Cheiro Verde before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

panpressure cooker

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Beef in Cassava StewVaca atolada

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