Brazilian recipe
Red Wine Beef Stew (Picadinho de carne ao vinho)
This classic Brazilian beef stew combines tender meat with a sophisticated red wine reduction, making it a perfect comfort food for any day.
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Ingredients
3 tablespoons oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 kg beef (top round or sirloin), cubed
1 bay leaf
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1/2 cup tomato puree
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
pepper to taste
1/2 cup tomato puree
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
Find beef cuts at local butchers or supermarket meat counters. Pearl onions and tomato puree are available in the produce and canned goods aisles, respectively. For the beef bouillon, any standard pantry seasoning aisle will have it.
Preparation method
- Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the chopped onion along with the garlic
- Add the beef cubes
- Add the bay leaf and pepper
- Sauté everything until the meat is well browned
- Pour in the water and add the beef bouillon cubes
- Stir well until the bouillon is completely dissolved
- Incorporate the tomato puree
- Add the red wine
- Add the bell pepper
- Mix all ingredients and let it cook for 30 minutes
- Finish by adding the pearl onions
- Cook for 10 more minutes before serving
Observations
A deeply comforting dish, ideal for daily meals, which perfectly balances the tenderness of the beef with the sophisticated nuance of dry red wine. This recipe offers a rich depth of flavor that is both humble and refined.
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