- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Quick summary
“Delicious carne-seca recipe with polenta from Southern Brazil. Practical, tasty, and quick to prepare, it is a delight for lovers of regional cuisine.”
What you need to know
- Simple and delicious recipe for carne-seca and polenta from southern Brazil.
- The result is an irresistible combination of flavors.
- Lasts for 3-5 days in the refrigerator.
- Pairs well with salads and red wine.
- Quick and practical recipe.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 kg of shredded carne-seca
- 2 cups polenta
- 1 chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated cheese to taste
Instructions
Principal
- Start by cooking the carne-seca in water, until it becomes tender. Desfie e reserve.
- In a pot, heat the oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden.
- Add the shredded dried meat to the sauté and mix well.
- In another pan, prepare the polenta according to the package instructions.
- When the polenta is ready, add it to the dried beef mixture.
- Mix everything until the polenta is homogeneous with the meat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour into a pan and finish with grated cheese on top.
- Place in a preheated oven at 180ºC for 15 minutes to gratinate.
- Serve warm and enjoy this southern delight!
Chef's tips
- Use neutral oil to sauté the onion and garlic.
- Polenta can be replaced with cooked rice.
- Salt and pepper can be adjusted according to your taste.
Variations
- Add black pepper to the saute to give more flavor.
- Replace the dried salted meat with dried corn sausage.
- Add ground carrot to the saute for more flavor.
Substitutions
- Polenta can be replaced with cooked rice.
- Grated cheese can be substituted with shredded mozzarella.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes to the saute to give more flavor.
How to store
- Lasts for 3-5 days in the refrigerator.
- Não pode ser congelada.
Can it be frozen?
- Não pode ser congelada.
- If you want to freeze, reserve the dried meat sauce and polenta separately and reheat the ingredients before serving.
What to serve with
- Serve with a green leaf salad and red wine.
- Can be served with cassava flour crumble.
- Can be served with brown rice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between dried meat and ground meat?
Carne-seca is a product that is already prepared and dried, while ground beef is meat that is prepared and then ground.
Can the dried meat be replaced by another meat?
Yes, it can be substituted with dried corn sausage or ground beef.
How is the polenta prepared for this recipe?
Polenta should be prepared following the package instructions, and can be cooked in water or milk.
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