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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (280g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: cassava meal
Calories 339
Calories from Fat 69		(20%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 7.8g	11%
	Saturated Fat 3.0g	15%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.4g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 138mg		46%
Sodium 3203mg		133%
Potassium 701mg		20%
Total Carbohydrate 14.3g		4%
	Dietary Fiber 1.5g	6%
	Sugars 7.5g
Protein 52.9g		105%
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Pacoca (Dried Beef Puree)

Recipe #128353 | 4½ hours | 4 hours prep | add private note

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By: meedeeter
Jul 1, 2005

This is a typical Brazilian Dish, especially in the northeast. I Americanized it. Serve with rice, of course. Warning: If you don't like weird international foods, you won't like this.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 lb dried beef (like thick beef jerky)
8 ounces pork
4 onions
8 cups cassava meal
salt
pepper

Directions

1
Soak the dried beef in water to cover for 4-6 hours to draw out the salt, changing the water several times. Drain and mop dry. Cut into cubes about 1 inch across.
2
Cut the pork in small dice. Cook them in a large frying pan over low heat until the fat runs. Add the beef and cook until golden brown. Remove the pork and beef with a slotted spoon and set aside. Using the same fat, cook the onions until soft and golden.
3
Combine the meat and onions and pound them into a mortar, to break up the meat shreds. Or use a food processor, but don't overdo it.
4
Mix in the cassava meal gradually, to make a dense, smooth puree. Return to the frying pan and heat through, stirring. Season to taste. Serve hot with boiled rice.