Brazilian Shredded Beef Savory Pie

Name: Brazilian Shredded Beef Savory Pie
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Brésilienne
Ingredients: 5 eggs; 2 cups whole milk (500 ml); 4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; 12 tbsp all-purpose flour (about 180 g); 1 tbsp baking powder; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 1 level tsp salt; Butter and flour for greasing the pan; 300 g cooked shredded dried beef (or pulled chuck roast); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 250 g shredded mozzarella cheese; 4 tomatoes, diced

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 27, 2026

A hearty Brazilian-style savory pie featuring a fluffy Parmesan batter filled with tender shredded beef, melted mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and herbs. This crowd-pleasing dish brings bold South American flavors to your table with minimal effort. Great for family dinners, potlucks or meal prep.

Prep⏱️ 60 min

Servings👥 10 servings

Difficulty📊 Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

10 servings

5 eggs
2 cups whole milk (500 ml)
4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
12 tbsp all-purpose flour (about 180 g)
1 tbsp baking powder
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 level tsp salt
Butter and flour for greasing the pan
300 g cooked shredded dried beef (or pulled chuck roast)
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
250 g shredded mozzarella cheese
4 tomatoes, diced

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Directions

1
Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Grease and flour a 30 cm baking dish.
2
Make the batter: blend eggs, milk, Parmesan, flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt until completely smooth.
3
Pour half the batter into the prepared dish, spreading it into an even layer.
4
Layer the shredded beef, onion, diced tomatoes, parsley and mozzarella over the batter.
5
Pour the remaining batter over the filling, making sure it is fully covered.
6
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the top is deep golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
7
Rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

💡 Chef's Tip

If dried beef (carne seca) is hard to find, shredded brisket or pulled chuck roast seasoned with smoked paprika works beautifully. For extra shine, brush the top with a thin egg wash before baking.