Buraco Quente is a classic Brazilian street-food sandwich made with a crusty bread roll filled with a rich, savory ground beef mixture. Warm, comforting, and satisfying, it is a simple recipe that turns everyday ingredients into a delicious handheld meal.
This Brazilian favorite features toasted bread generously stuffed with seasoned ground beef, onions, tomatoes, and herbs. Buraco Quente is quick to prepare, full of homemade flavor, and perfect for a casual lunch, snack, or family gathering.
Recipe
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 crusty French bread rolls
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes rich and slightly thickened.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the parsley. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Cut an opening lengthwise into each bread roll, creating a pocket without cutting all the way through.
- Generously fill each roll with the hot beef mixture. Add grated mozzarella if desired.
- Serve immediately while the bread is crisp and the filling is hot.
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