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Traditional and Tasty Portuguese Meat Stew

Traditional and tasty Portuguese meat stew recipe (receita de carne guisada tradicional), a traditional stew very popular across Portugal and with Portuguese people.
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Preparation time 20 min
Cooking Time1 h 40 min
Ready In2 h
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4

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
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

  1. 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.
  2. Add the beef and brown it on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the tomato paste and stir to coat the beef and vegetables.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and red wine, and add the bay leaves, paprika, cumin, oregano and cinnamon and stir everything together.
  5. The mixture should be heated until it boils, then it should be simmered for about an hour.
  6. After an hour, add the potatoes and carrots to the pot. As desired, season the food with salt and pepper.
  7. Simmer for another 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the beef is cooked through.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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Catarina Franzel
Catarina Franzel
Sounds delicious...will definitely give it a try
2 Years ago, Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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