Brazilian Hidden Beef Casserole
A quick and comforting casserole with shredded beef, roasted potatoes, and melted cheese, topped with fried plantains and fresh herbs.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1 lb shredded cooked beef
- 1.5 lb potatoes
- 2 plantains
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0 salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and slice potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a baking dish and roast for 15 minutes until just tender.
- 2
While potatoes roast, peel and slice plantains into 1/2-inch rounds. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry plantains until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
- 3
Spread the 1 lb shredded beef evenly over the roasted potatoes. Top with 1 cup shredded cheese.
- 4
Bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fried plantains and chopped parsley or red chili if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- baking dish
- skillet
- knife
- cutting board
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