Dairy-Free Lagarto Cozido

Dive into the comforting flavors of **Dairy-Free Lagarto Cozido**, a hearty Brazilian-style stew that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or special gatherings. This slow-cooked dish features tender chunks of **beef shank (lagarto da paleta)** simmered with a medley of rustic vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery, all bathed in a rich, aromatic broth of tomato paste, paprika, and bay leaves. What sets this recipe apart is its dairy-free simplicity, maintaining robust, wholesome flavors without the need for creamy additions. Perfectly seasoned and garnished with fresh parsley, this one-pot meal is as nourishing as it is delicious. Serve it with crusty bread or white rice to soak up every savory drop of the broth, and enjoy a true taste of traditional Brazilian comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 kilograms beef shank (lagarto da paleta)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 4 whole garlic cloves
• 3 medium carrots
• 3 medium potatoes
• 2 stalks celery stalks
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups beef stock
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Cut the beef shank into large chunks, approximately 5 cm (2 inches) each. Set aside.

Step 2

Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and cut the carrots and potatoes into large chunks. Slice the celery stalks.

Step 3

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chunks on each side until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pot, add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent.

Step 5

Add the carrots, potatoes, and celery to the pot. Stir in the tomato paste, bay leaves, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Step 6

Return the beef to the pot. Pour in the beef stock to cover the meat and vegetables.

Step 7

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors are well blended.

Step 8

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3650.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4354.5

Total Fat 223.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 1200mg	0%
Sodium 9562.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 183.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.4g	0%
Total Sugars 31.7g
Protein 382.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 490.2mg	0%
Iron 51.5mg	0%
Potassium 10166.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.1%

Protein: 35.8%

Carbs: 17.1%