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Caçoila | Portuguese Stewed Beef

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Experience the rich flavors of Caçoila | Portuguese Stewed Beef with this easy recipe! Try it today for a comforting meal your family will love.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 1/2 pounds chuck roast (cut into 2- to 3-inch chunks)
  • 2 tablespoons crushed red peppers
  • 1 large onion (sliced)
  • 1 bunch parsley (coarsely chopped)
  • 6 to 8 cloves garlic (smashed)
  • 2 cups red apple vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice berries
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Marinate the beef overnight with crushed red pepper.
  2. In a Dutch oven, layer onion slices, parsley, garlic, and bay leaves; add the marinated beef and dot with unsalted butter.
  3. Mix apple vinegar, tomato paste, and ground cinnamon; pour over the beef.
  4. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce to low and simmer for about 3 to 3½ hours until tender.
  5. Remove bay leaves and serve warm with optional sides.
  • Author: Diary
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 210 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cook
  • Cuisine: Portuguese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg