To make a complete and tasty lunch, check out this wonderful recipe for Vaca Atolada!
Swamped cow
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
30
minutesVaca atolada is a traditional dish of Brazilian cuisine, especially popular in the interior regions of the country.Â
It is a beef stew with cassava, which results in a tasty and comforting preparation.Â
Below is a basic recipe for swamped cow:
Ingredients
1 kg of beef ribs (can be ribs or ribs)
1 kg cassava (cassava or cassava), peeled and cut into medium pieces
2 medium chopped onions
4 minced garlic cloves
2 chopped tomatoes
2 liters of water
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley (parsley and chives) to finish
Directions
- In a pressure cooker, heat the oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden.
- Add the rib meat and sauté it until browned on all sides.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and saute for a few more minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the cassava cut into pieces, water, salt and pepper.
- Cover the pressure cooker and cook over medium-high heat for about 25 to 30 minutes after the pressure cooker starts to pressurize.
- Time may vary depending on the brand of pan and the thickness of the cassava.
- After the cooking time, turn off the heat and wait for the pressure to naturally come out of the pan.
- Open the pan and check if the meat and cassava are soft.Â
If necessary, cook for a few more minutes without pressure until they are at the desired point. - Finish with chopped green smell on top.
