Portuguese Caçoila (Alcatra)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 15
Comforting Portuguese Caçoila (Alcatra) for a hearty meal
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

240 min

Ready In

260 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

5 lbs bottom round beef roast , cut into 2 to 3-inches pieces
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb pork bacon
1 large onion , coarsely chopped
3 -4 large garlic cloves
1 tablespoon paprika
2 bay leaves
12 peppercorns
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
6 -8 whole allspice , Jamaican herb balls
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups wine , burgandy ( cheaper is better )
2 teaspoons coarse salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
640
Sugar
4g
Fat
35g
Portuguese Caçoila (Alcatra) is a traditional dish from the Azores, a group of Portuguese islands in the Atlantic. It is similar to a stew, but is typically made with beef and flavored with red wine, garlic, and paprika. This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for a cold day and is often served with bread, rice, or potatoes to help soak up the flavorful sauce.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat and cook pork bacon until crisp and fat is rendered.
2.Remove bacon from pot and cook beef in bacon fat until browned on all sides.
3.Add onion, garlic, paprika, bay leaves, peppercorns, wine vinegar, allspice, and tomato paste to the pot and stir until well combined.
4.Pour wine over beef mixture and add salt. Cover the pot and cook on low until the meat is tender and falls apart, about 3-4 hours.
5.Serve with bread, rice, or potatoes.

PROS

Portuguese Caçoila (Alcatra) is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold day.

The beef is incredibly tender and flavorful thanks to the long cooking time and the use of red wine.

This dish is great for a crowd as it can easily be doubled or tripled.

CONS

This dish requires a long cooking time, so it is not ideal for a quick weeknight meal.

It is also high in calories and fat, so should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Portuguese Caçoila (Alcatra) is not exactly healthy, it does contain protein and some vitamins and minerals.
The red wine used in the recipe has been linked to heart health when consumed in moderation.

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