dried beef Recipes
5 delicious dried beef recipes from around the world
Arroz Carreteiro
Brazilian wagon driver's rice - a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal traditionally made by Gaucho cowboys with dried beef and rice. This dish is designed for sustenance and simplicity, perfect for a filling lunch or dinner.
Escondidinho de Carne Seca
Escondidinho de Carne Seca, translating to 'hidden dried beef,' is a beloved Brazilian comfort food. This dish features a savory, shredded dried beef filling nestled beneath a creamy, smooth cassava (manioc) purée, all topped with melted cheese and baked to golden perfection. It's a hearty and satisfying casserole perfect for any occasion.
Machaca con Huevo
A classic Northern Mexican breakfast dish featuring rehydrated dried shredded beef (machaca) scrambled with eggs, onions, tomatoes, and chiles. Often called a 'cowboy breakfast' for its hearty and satisfying nature.
Kilishi (Nigerian Spiced Dried Beef)
Kilishi is a popular Nigerian snack, often described as a Hausa-style dried beef jerky. It's made from very thinly sliced beef that is dried and then coated in a flavorful, spicy paste before being dried again to a crisp.
Quanta Firfir (Ethiopian Dried Beef Firfir)
A hearty and flavorful Ethiopian dish featuring dried spiced beef (quanta) rehydrated and tossed with torn injera bread and a fragrant spiced butter (niter kibbeh). Traditionally a traveler's meal, it's now enjoyed widely.