Barreado

Brazil · Latin America

Short description: Barreado is a long-cooked beef stew traditionally sealed in its pot until the meat falls apart.
Ingredients: Beef cooks slowly with onion, garlic, bay, pepper, optional cumin or vinegar, then is served with rice, banana, and cassava flour.
Cultural note: The sealed pot helps keep steam inside, producing a soft shredded texture after hours of cooking.
Common misconception: It is not a quick beef stew; the long sealed cooking time is central to its texture.

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creator:: Cataleirxs
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