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Acarajé stuffed with savory shredded beef
Brazilian flavors in a bowl

Brazilian Acarajé with Carne Seca (Salted Beef)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
'Carne Seca' (dried, salted beef) is a cornerstone of Brazilian cuisine, originally for preservation. Pairing it with acarajé creates a hearty, protein-packed meal. The intense umami of the salted meat adds depth to the creamy bean base. Note: here, the fritter is usually stuffed with the meat after frying, sandwich-style.
🕒 Prep Time 12 hrs 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 13 hrs 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 650 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Brazilian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender
  • Skillet
  • Deep Pot

Instructions

1 ✓

Soak, peel, and puree beans with onion. Whip until fluffy (see basic recipe).

Tip: Batter prep is identical to classic Acarajé.
2 ✓

Cook desalted beef until tender, then shred or cube. Sauté in a little oil with crushed garlic and paprika.

Tip: Sautéing brings out meat flavors (Maillard reaction) and paprika adds color.
3 ✓

Stir in cilantro and lime juice.

Tip: Lime cuts through the fat and saltiness.
4 ✓

Fry bean fritters until golden, then drain.

Tip: Make them fist-sized.
5 ✓

Split open and stuff with the beef mixture.

Tip: Serve immediately while crisp.

Recipe FAQ

It's too salty!
Salted beef must always be soaked and rinsed multiple times, or parboiled, to remove excess salt before cooking.

Ingredients

  • 10.5 oz Dried Black-Eyed Peas
  • 9 oz Carne Seca or Salted Beef (desalted)
  • 1 1/4 cups Oil (for frying)
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 whole Lime
  • 1 small bunch Fresh Cilantro