Description
Caçoila | Portuguese Stewed Beef is a delicious and comforting dish that embodies the heart of Portuguese cuisine. This savory stew features tender chunks of beef braised slowly with vibrant red peppers, aromatic spices, and a tangy apple vinegar sauce. The result is a rich and flavorful meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home. With its fragrant ingredients and slow-cooked goodness, Caçoila not only showcases the culinary traditions of the Azores but also invites you to savor every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 1/2 pounds chuck roast, cut into 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
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or plant-based alternative
- 2 cups red apple vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Marinate the beef in crushed red pepper overnight in a covered bowl.
- In a Dutch oven, layer onion slices, parsley, garlic, and bay leaves at the bottom. Add allspice berries and cloves in cheesecloth.
- Place seasoned beef on top of vegetables and dot with butter.
- Mix apple vinegar, tomato paste, and cinnamon; pour over beef.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 3 to 3.5 hours until tender. Remove spice pouch before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 210 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg