Brazilian recipe
Red Wine Beef Stew (Picadinho de carne ao vinho)
This classic red wine beef stew is a staple of Brazilian home cooking, offering a robust flavor profile and ease of preparation.
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Ingredients
3 tablespoons oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 kg beef (top sirloin or rump), 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 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 kg beef (top sirloin or rump), 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 meat, onions, and bell peppers at local markets or supermarkets. Beef bouillon cubes, tomato purée, and dry red wine are available in any standard grocery store. Pearl onions can be found in well-stocked produce sections; as a substitute, regular onions cut into small segments can be used.
Preparation method
- Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the chopped onion and 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 purée.
- Add the red wine.
- Add the green bell pepper.
- Mix all ingredients and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Finish by adding the pearl onions.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes before serving.
Observations
A deeply comforting dish perfect for daily meals, this recipe balances the tenderness of beef cubes with the sophisticated notes of dry red wine. It is a hearty preparation that brings warmth and flavor to any table.
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