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Brazilian Picadinho Beef Skillet With Sweet Cassava

Name: Brazilian Picadinho Beef Skillet With Sweet Cassava
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1.5 lb halal beef sirloin, cut into small 1/2-inch cubes; 1.5 cups sweet cassava, peeled yuca, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 cup halal beef broth; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped

A staple Brazilian home-style stir-braise of finely diced beef sirloin and tender yuca cubes simmered in a savory garlic tomato reduction.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 55 min

Technique to learn

High-Heat Pan Browning

Searing small meat cuts over intense heat quickly to create deep color and rich brown crust without overcooking.

Instructions

Step 1: Place cassava cubes in a pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 12 minutes until fork-tender; drain thoroughly.
Step 2: Season the cubed beef with minced garlic, ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and half a teaspoon black pepper.

Step 3: Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until shimmeringly hot.

Step 4: Add beef in a single layer and sear rapidly for 4 minutes until deeply browned, then remove beef to a bowl.

Step 5: Reduce heat to medium, add diced onion and red bell pepper to the pan, cooking for 4 minutes until softened.

Step 6: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 7: Pour in halal beef broth, bring to a simmer, and return the seared beef and cooked cassava cubes to the skillet.

Step 8: Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes until gravy thickens slightly, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.

Cooking tips

Cut beef and cassava into small, uniform cubes so every bite offers balanced texture and quick cooking.
Pre-cooking the cassava guarantees it turns soft and velvety inside the final braise.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Brazilian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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