By Eddy − On Sunday, November 19, 2017, 6 years ago in Beef Recipes
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Portuguese Carne Assada Recipe

Portuguese Carne Assada Recipe

This Portuguese carne assada (pot roast) recipe, makes a sumptuous feast of beef with roast potatoes.

Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time1 h 30 min
Ready In1 h 45 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings3

Ingredients

2-3 lbs of boned rump roast1 chouriço sausage1 teaspoon of paprika4 garlic cloves, chopped1 teaspoon of tomato paste1 tablespoon of crushed red pepper sauce1/4 cup of Portuguese olive oil3 onions, sliced1 cup of red wine1/4 cup of water4 carrots, chopped8 potatoes1 teaspoon of cilantro, choppedSalt and pepper to taste
2-3 lbs of boned rump roast1 chouriço sausage1 teaspoon of paprika4 garlic cloves, chopped1 teaspoon of tomato paste1 tablespoon of crushed red pepper sauce1/4 cup of Portuguese olive oil3 onions, sliced1 cup of red wine1/4 cup of water4 carrots, chopped8 potatoes1 teaspoon of cilantro, choppedSalt and pepper to taste
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Directions

  1. Place the meat in a large bowl and add the red wine, sliced onions, garlic, olive oil, red pepper sauce, paprika, tomato paste, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix the ingredients well in the bowl.
  2. Place the bowl covered with some plastic wrap in the refrigerator and let it marinate for 6-8 hours.
  3. Once the meat is done marinating, deskin the potatoes and place all of them in a 2 inch deep baking dish along with the chopped carrots.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. Remove the meat from the marinade and place it on the baking dish, pour the marinade over the potatoes and carrots. Slice the chouriço sausage into pieces and scatter over the dish as well.
  6. Pour the 1/4 cup water over the dish.
  7. Place the baking dish in the oven and let it cook for 1 hour & 30-35 minutes uncovered or until the meat is done and tender.
  8. Check to see if the meat is done and if it is, it is ready to serve.
  9. Take it out of the oven, cover with some cilantro, and serve.
Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com

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Catherine
Catherine
My favorite roast ♥️♥️♥️
10 months ago, Friday, May 19, 2023
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Helen
Helen
Hi Eduardo, My cousin posted this recipe on Facebook yesterday. I told my husband, you have to make this. Wasn't sure where to cook covered or uncovered. Glad I read all the comments to get the answer. Will let you know how it turns out. Thank you. Helen
1 year ago, Saturday, February 25, 2023
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Eddy
Thank you Helen, I have updated the recipe.
1 year ago, Saturday, February 25, 2023
Helen
Helen
Roast was great!
1 year ago, Sunday, February 26, 2023
Eddy
Glad to hear. 🙂
1 year ago, Sunday, February 26, 2023
Olivia
Olivia
Is it my understanding I need 2 dishes in the oven?
1 year ago, Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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