Escondidinho Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 pounds fresh cassava (mandioca), peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
• Grated mozzarella cheese 1 1/2 cups
• Parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup
• Chopped green olives 1/4 cup