Brazilian recipe
Red Wine Beef Stew (Picadinho de carne ao vinho)
This red wine beef stew is a classic of Brazilian cuisine, blending bold flavors with straightforward preparation.
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Ingredients
3 tablespoons oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 kg beef (patinho or alcatra), cubed
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
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 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 kg beef (patinho or alcatra), cubed
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
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
Find fresh produce and meat at local neighborhood markets or grocery stores. For specific cuts like alcatra (top sirloin) or patinho (knuckle), any lean beef cut suitable for stewing acts as a good substitute.
Preparation method
- Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the chopped onion along with the garlic.
- Add the beef cubes to the pot.
- 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 purée.
- Pour in the red wine.
- Add the bell pepper.
- Mix all ingredients and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Finish by adding the pearl onions.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes before serving.
Observations
A comforting dish, perfect for everyday dining, that pairs tender beef cubes with the sophisticated notes of dry red wine.
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