Picadinho Set Plate
A traditional Brazilian "prato feito" (set plate) that features a delicious medley of flavors and textures. The centerpiece is the savory beef stew, served with fluffy white rice and a crunchy corn flour farofa. The dish is further enhanced by the sautéed collard greens and crispy milanese banana that add a touch of sweetness. Together, these components create a harmonious and satisfying meal, showcasing the rich culinary diversity of Brazil.
Thinly chop <quantity>5</quantity> garlic cloves
Remove the stems of <quantity>500<unit>g</unit></quantity> of collard greens
Stack the collard leaves and roll them lengthwise, applying a little pressure
Trim the end of the roll and slice it very thinly. Trim off the end tip
Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil to a pan over medium-high heat
Add the garlic and stir until lightly golden
Add the collard and stir so the garlic mixes well with it. Cook it for 1m until the collard wilts
Add salt to taste and combine
Remove from the heat and serve. The sautéed collar greens are ready
Beat <quantity>3</quantity> eggs in a bowl
Season with salt to taste and mix
Halve <quantity>6</quantity> ripe bananas
Dredge the bananas in a bowl with <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour and then dip the floured bananas into the egg mixture
Press the egg-coated bananas into <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of breadcrumbs, coating evenly on both sides
Fry the bananas in a pan with <quantity>1<unit>L</unit></quantity> vegetable oil at <temperature>170<unit>°C</unit></temperature> until golden brown. Rest them on a tray lined with paper towels. The banana milanese is ready
Trim, peel, and small dice <quantity>1</quantity> onion
Peel, trim, and medium dice <quantity>1</quantity> carrot
Trim the excess fat of <quantity>1<unit>kg</unit></quantity> of chuck eye
Cut the meat into medium cubes
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add ⅓ of the meat
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well
Sear the meat until golden brown. Repeat the process with the remaining pieces, dividing them into two batches. Set the meat aside
Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until translucent
Add the diced carrot and <quantity>150<unit>g</unit></quantity> of tomato sauce. Stir to combine
Add the meat back into the pot and mix it
Add <quantity>350<unit>g</unit></quantity> of dark beer and <quantity>500<unit>g</unit></quantity> of water. Stir to combine
Turn the heat up to medium-high. Cook for 20-30m until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened
Thinly slice <quantity>1</quantity> onion
Place <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter in a saucepan over medium heat and melt
Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring constantly, until caramelized and light brown
Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of flaky corn flour and mix to combine
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter and stir until melted and combined
Season with salt to taste. The corn flour farofa is ready
Turn off the heat and add <quantity>20<unit>g</unit></quantity> of cubed cold butter. Mix until it melts
Plate it on a serving dish. The beef stew is ready
Serve a portion of cooked rice and Beef Stew
Serve a portion of Corn Flour Farofa and Sautéed Collard Greens
Add a Milanese Banana and garnish with coriander. The picadinho set plate is ready
Enjoy these Brazilian flavors!
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