Nutrition
≈ 600 kcalper portion of about 450 g
- Protein24%
- Fat38%
- Carbohydrates38%
Estimate for a typical portion of this dish; the venue's recipe may differ.
About the dish
A slow-cooked stew made with beef chunks and cassava, resulting in a thick and hearty consistency.
- Cuisine
- Brazilian
Typical ingredients
- beef
- cassava
- onions
- garlic
- spices
General information about this dish, not provided by the venue. Dish pictures are illustrations based on the menu description, not photos from the venue.
History of the dish
Brazil
- Origin
- Brazil
Read more
Vaca atolada is a Brazilian stew of rib steak and cassava. The dish originated among pioneers and explorers of the Minas Gerais region who would preserve a mixture of jerky, lard, and cassava as a trail food.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article “Vaca atolada” · version used · CC BY-SA 4.0
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