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How to make this amazing Portuguese beef stew.
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Preparation time:
15 min
Cooking Time:
2 h
Ready In:
2 h 15 min
Level of Difficulty:
Easy
Servings:
6
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Portuguese Beef Stew Recipe

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Posted in: Soup Recipes
Mon, Oct 19, 2015
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How to make this amazing Portuguese beef stew.

Portuguese beef stew, also known as "carne guisada" in Portuguese, is a hearty and flavorful stew that is typically made with beef, various vegetables, and seasonings.

The ingredients for Portuguese beef stew can vary depending on the region and personal preferences, but the most common ones include beef shank, potatoes, carrots, turnips, cabbage, chorizo, and white beans.

To make Portuguese beef stew, the beef is first seared to create a caramelized crust and then simmered with the vegetables and seasonings in a flavorful broth for several hours until the meat is tender and the vegetables are soft and infused with the rich flavors of the broth.

Portuguese beef stew is often served as a main dish and accompanied by rice or bread. It is a popular comfort food in Portugal, especially during the colder months, and is also enjoyed by many people around the world for its rich and satisfying flavor.

Ingredients

1⁄4 cup olive oil1 1⁄2 lbs beef round steak, cut into small pieces1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 large onion, sliced2 green peppers, cut into thin strips (optional)6 garlic cloves, minced6 tablespoons tomato paste(35 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, crushed with your hands, with their juiceWater (to taste)1 bay leaf1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 carrot chopped3 potatos, peeled and cubed1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1⁄4 cup olive oil1 1⁄2 lbs beef round steak, cut into small pieces1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 large onion, sliced2 green peppers, cut into thin strips (optional)6 garlic cloves, minced6 tablespoons tomato paste(35 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, crushed with your hands, with their juiceWater (to taste)1 bay leaf1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 carrot chopped3 potatos, peeled and cubed1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves Get Portuguese ingredients Get Portuguese ingredients and other stuff from Amazon.com

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven or heavy skillet heat the olive oil over high heat.
  2. Season the beef with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the black pepper.
  3. Saute the beef, in batches if necessary so that the pan is not crowded, until well-browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
  4. Add the onion and green peppers, carrot to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and caramelized around the edges, about 6 minutes.
  5. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  7. Add the tomatoes, water, bay leaf, crushed red pepper and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  8. Return the beef to the pan and bring the sauce to a boil.
  9. Reduce the heat to medium-low, partially covered and let the beef cook for 45 minutes.
  10. Add the potatoes and sweet potato and cook until they are easily pierced through with a fork (about 45 minutes)
  11. Add the parsley. Serve immediately.

Michelle
Michelle - 3 Months ago
How much water do you add? Thank you

Eddy
We add just enough water to cover everything, we don't like it very brothy as it takes away from the taste, so just add as much as you like.
3 Months ago (+2) (-0)
al duarte
al duarte - 4 Months ago
delicious

Eddy
Great to hear Al.
4 Months ago (+1) (-0)
David
David - 1 Year ago
Recipe was perfect, but I chose to kick it up by adding 1 lb of linguica cut to bit size piece's and 2 cups of beef broth and a Portuguese roll on the side with butter. Thank you for a great meal 🤙

Eddy
Glad to hear David, thank you for the feedback.
1 Year ago (+2) (-0)
Teena
Teena - 1 Year ago
Very tasty recipe, next time I will cut the carrots smaller to expedite cooking. Made some simple white rice to soak up all that delicious sauce and it was perfect. Adding this recipe to my family keeper pile. Thanks for sharing.

Eddy
I’m happy to hear that Teena, enjoy.
1 Year ago (+1) (-0)
Stephanie
Stephanie - 2 Years ago
This recipe is so delicious! I didn’t have sweet potatoes so I just added a pinch of sugar for sweetness and more of the potatoes I had on hand. It came out Hearty and cozy.

Eddy
Great to hear Stephanie.
2 Years ago (+2) (-0)

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