Baião de Dois with Charred Beef & Cheese
Brazilian rice-and-beans bowl topped with seasoned grilled beef, melted cheese, crispy cassava, and toasted farofa. A one-pan weeknight version of the classic northeastern dish.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 720
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear 2 min per side without moving.
Step 2
Transfer beef to a plate. Add rice and beans to the same skillet, stir to warm through, ~2 minutes.
Step 3
Nestle beef back into the rice, scatter cheese over the top. Cover and cook until cheese melts, ~90 seconds.
Step 4
While rice finishes, bake cassava fries at 420°F until golden and crispy, ~8 minutes.
Step 5
Toss the farofa with 1 tbsp butter in a small pan over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 6
Squeeze lime juice over the bowl, top with cassava, farofa, and cilantro. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- baking sheet
- small saucepan
- knife and cutting board
- oven (420°F)
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