Description
Caçoila | Portuguese Stewed Beef is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the essence of traditional Portuguese cuisine to your dining table. This hearty stew features tender chunks of beef slow-cooked with aromatic spices and vibrant red peppers, all simmered in a tangy apple vinegar sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers rich flavors that develop beautifully over time. Whether served with boiled potatoes, roasted red peppers, or cooked greens, Caçoila is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (chopped)
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice berries
- 4 whole cloves
- Salt (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups apple vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Marinate the beef overnight with crushed red pepper in a large bowl.
- In a Dutch oven, layer onion slices, parsley, garlic, and bay leaves at the bottom.
- Place allspice berries and cloves in cheesecloth; add them to the pot. Season beef with salt before placing it atop the aromatics.
- Mix apple vinegar, tomato paste, and cinnamon; pour over the beef.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for about 3 to 3.5 hours until meat is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 210 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg