Dairy-Free Lagarto Cozido
Dive into the comforting flavors of our Dairy-Free Lagarto Cozido, a hearty Brazilian-inspired dish that's perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. This recipe features succulent beef shank, seared to perfection and slow-simmered with a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, bay leaves, smoky paprika, and a rich tomato paste, this one-pot wonder is fully dairy-free but bursting with creamy, savory goodness. The simple, well-balanced seasoning highlights the natural flavors of the beef and veggies while the slow-cooking process creates melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Ready in just over two hours, this wholesome, soul-warming meal serves up to six and is ideal for cozy nights. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and extra freshness, and savor every bite of this classic yet allergy-friendly comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 kilograms beef shank (lagarto da paleta)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 3 medium carrots
- 3 medium potatoes
- 2 stalks celery stalks
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups beef stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Cut the beef shank into large chunks, approximately 5 cm (2 inches) each. Set aside.
Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and cut the carrots and potatoes into large chunks. Slice the celery stalks.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chunks on each side until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the beef and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent.
Add the carrots, potatoes, and celery to the pot. Stir in the tomato paste, bay leaves, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Return the beef to the pot. Pour in the beef stock to cover the meat and vegetables.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors are well blended.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4354 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 223.6 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.6 g | 378% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1200 mg | 400% | |
| Sodium | 9562 mg | 416% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.2 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.4 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 382.2 g | 764% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 51.5 mg | 286% | |
| Potassium | 10166 mg | 216% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
