Recipe for Ground Beef and Cassava Cassava Casserole

A practical meal that everyone enjoys is escondidinho. Nutritious and tasty!

Ingredients Puree

• 1 can of cream
• 500 grams of peeled cassava, cut into pieces
• Nutmeg to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Salt to taste

Sautéed Ingredients

• 600 grams of ground beef
• 1 seedless tomato, diced
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 clove of minced garlic
• Chopped green onions to taste
• 2 tablespoons of oil
• Black pepper and salt to taste
• 5 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup (tea) of creamy cottage cheese
• 1 cup (tea) of grated mozzarella cheese

How to Prepare Puree

1. Cook the cassava in boiling salted water for 30 minutes or until soft.
2. Drain and pass through a juicer while still hot.
3. Place in a bowl, add the cream, season with nutmeg, pepper, salt and mix. Set aside.

Sautéed Preparation Method

1. Over medium heat, heat the oil in a saucepan.
2. Add the meat and fry for 3 minutes.
3. Add the onion and garlic and fry for another 3 minutes or until golden.
4. Add the tomato, chives, pepper, salt and turn off the heat.

Assembly

1. Preheat the oven to medium temperature.
2. Place the sautéed mixture in a baking dish.
3. Spread the cream cheese on top, half of the mozzarella and the puree.
4. Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Serve.

Mom’s Tips

If you prefer, cook the cassava in a pressure cooker. Faster and more practical!

See also the recipe for Special Chicken Escondidinho

Yields approximately 5 servings.