Posted on Monday, April 17, 2023 in
Beef Recipes
Portuguese Meat Stew (Carne Guisada)
Portuguese meat stew recipe (receita de carne guisada), a traditional stew very popular across Portugal and with Portuguese people.
| Preparation time | 20 min |
| Cooking Time | 1 h 40 min |
| Ready In | 2 h |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
2 lbs of beef chuck, cut into 1.25-inch chunks2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons tomato paste2 cups beef broth1 cup red wine2 bay leaves2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonPotatoes to taste, cubedCarrots to taste, cubed
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Preparation
- Olive oil should be warmed in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until they are softened and fragrant.
- Add the beef and brown it on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and stir to coat the beef and vegetables.
- Pour in the beef broth and red wine, and add the bay leaves, paprika, cumin, oregano and cinnamon and stir everything together.
- The mixture should be heated until it boils, then it should be simmered for about an hour.
- After an hour, add the potatoes and carrots to the pot. As desired, season the food with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for another 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the beef is cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
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Catarina Franzel
Sounds delicious...will definitely give it a try
2 Years ago, Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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