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Brazilian Shredded Beef Escondidinho With Creamy Yucca Mash

Name: Brazilian Shredded Beef Escondidinho With Creamy Yucca Mash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1.5 lb frozen peeled cassava root, thawed and woody core removed; 1.25 lb halal beef flank steak, braised and shredded; 2 tbsp butter; 0.5 cup whole milk, warmed; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 clove garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste

A satisfying Brazilian baked skillet layering savory spiced shredded beef beneath a velvety top of mashed cassava root and melted cheese.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min

Technique to learn

Layered skillet gratin

Assembling a cooked savory meat base topped with root vegetable purée and cheese, then broiling to form a bubbly crust.

Instructions

Step 1: Place peeled cassava root in a pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes until fork-tender; drain completely.
Step 2: Remove any tough fiber strands from cooked cassava, then mash thoroughly with butter, warmed whole milk, and salt until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add onion and garlic, cooking for 3 minutes until softened.

Step 4: Stir tomato paste into the skillet and cook for 1 minute before folding in shredded beef until coated and warmed through.

Step 5: Spread shredded beef into an even layer in the bottom of the skillet.

Step 6: Spoon creamy cassava mash over beef layer, spreading evenly with a spatula to seal edges completely.

Step 7: Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and broil under high heat for 5 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbling.

Step 8: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving directly from skillet.

Cooking tips

Ensure cassava root is boiled until completely tender to prevent lumps in your mash.
Pre-cooked leftover braised flank or chuck steak works wonderfully for rapid weeknight assembly.
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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