BR Cuisine

Carne de Sol — Northeast Brazilian Sun-Dried Beef

Carne de sol is lightly cured, salted beef from Northeast Brazil — grilled or pan-seared for a salty, tender high-protein meal. Served with butter beans and mandioca.

240mPrep
30mCook
3Servings
510Calories
52gProtein
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Ingredients

  • carne de sol (sun-dried beef)
  • butter beans (cooked)
  • cassava (mandioca)
  • butter
  • garlic cloves
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • green onion

Ingredients

  • 500 g carne de sol (sun-dried beef)
  • 200 g butter beans (cooked)
  • 300 g cassava (mandioca)
  • 20 g butter
  • 3 piece garlic cloves
  • 1 medium onion
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 3 g black pepper
  • 15 g green onion

Instructions

  1. Soak carne de sol in water for 2-4 hours to reduce salt. Drain and pat dry.
  2. Boil cassava in salted water until very tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and toss with butter.
  3. Grill or pan-sear carne de sol over high heat, 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add butter beans, season and heat through.
  5. Serve beef sliced with cassava and beans, garnished with green onion.

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