Brazilian · intermediate
Brazilian Picadinho Beef Skillet With Sweet Cassava
A staple Brazilian home-style stir-braise of finely diced beef sirloin and tender yuca cubes simmered in a savory garlic tomato reduction.
- PREP TIME
- 20 min
- COOK TIME
- 35 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Place cassava cubes in a pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 12 minutes until fork-tender; drain thoroughly.
- 02
Season the cubed beef with minced garlic, ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and half a teaspoon black pepper.
- 03
Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until shimmeringly hot.
- 04
Add beef in a single layer and sear rapidly for 4 minutes until deeply browned, then remove beef to a bowl.
- 05
Reduce heat to medium, add diced onion and red bell pepper to the pan, cooking for 4 minutes until softened.
- 06
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 07
Pour in halal beef broth, bring to a simmer, and return the seared beef and cooked cassava cubes to the skillet.
- 08
Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes until gravy thickens slightly, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
High-Heat Pan Browning
Searing small meat cuts over intense heat quickly to create deep color and rich brown crust without overcooking.
Notes from the kitchen
- 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.