Arroz de Carreteiro (Brazilian Beef and Rice)
Tender beef and smoky bacon simmered then cooked down with rice, peppers and herbs. Cowboy comfort food from southern Brazil.
- Time1 hr 45
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.41 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Fry the bacon in the oil in a large lidded pan for 4 minutes until crisp. Lift out and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan.
- 2
Brown the beef in two batches over a high heat for 5 minutes each until deeply coloured. Return all the beef to the pan.
- 3
Add the onion, pepper, garlic, tomatoes and paprika and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato purée and salt and pour in the water.
5 min - 4
Bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for 1 hour until the beef is tender.
60 min - 5
Stir in the rice and bacon, bring back to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. It should be moist, not soupy.
15 min - 6
Rest for 5 minutes, then fold through the spring onions and parsley and serve with the greens from the sides section.
5 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.