Brazilian Cassava Casserole with Dried Beef
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) cooked cassava
- 1 (12-ounce) can heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1/2 kg (1.1 lbs) dried beef, desalted and cooked
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Preparation
Mash the hot cassava and transfer to a pan with margarine and salt, then add the heavy cream, mix, and set aside
SautΓ© the onion and garlic in a drizzle of olive oil
Add the shredded dried beef and let fry for a few minutes
Add the tomatoes and cook until wilted, adjusting salt if necessary
In an oiled baking dish, layer the cassava mash, dried beef, and remaining mash
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and bake until golden
Tips
This dish is easy and simply wonderful
