Brazilian recipe
Beef Stew with Red Wine (Picadinho de carne ao vinho)
This beef stew with red wine is a staple of Brazilian comfort food, balancing deep, savory flavors with simple preparation.
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Ingredients
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 kg beef (top round or sirloin), cubed
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/2 cup tomato purée
4 cups water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 green bell pepper, chopped
500 g pearl onions
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 kg beef (top round or sirloin), cubed
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/2 cup tomato purée
4 cups water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 green bell pepper, chopped
500 g pearl onions
Where to find ingredients
Beef and fresh produce can be sourced from local butchers and neighborhood markets. Beef bouillon cubes, tomato purée, and dry red wine are available in any standard supermarket. Pearl onions can be found in well-stocked grocery stores or substituted with small shallots if unavailable.
Preparation method
- Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the chopped onion and garlic.
- Add the beef cubes.
- Add the bay leaf and black pepper.
- Sauté everything until the beef is well browned.
- Pour in the water and add the beef bouillon cubes.
- Stir well until the bouillon cubes have completely dissolved.
- Incorporate the tomato purée.
- Add the red wine.
- Add the green bell pepper.
- Mix all ingredients and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Finish by adding the pearl onions.
- Cook for another 10 minutes before serving.
Observations
A deeply comforting dish, perfect for everyday meals, which masterfully combines the tenderness of beef with the sophisticated depth of red wine. It is a classic preparation that brings warmth and richness to the table.
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