Brazilian recipe
Beef Stew with Red Wine (Picadinho de carne ao vinho)
This traditional beef stew with red wine is a Brazilian culinary classic, perfectly balancing deep, rich flavors with simple preparation.
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Ingredients
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 kg (2.2 lbs) eye of round or top 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, minced
1 kg (2.2 lbs) eye of round or top 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
Find standard beef cuts, produce, and pantry staples at any local grocery store. Pearl onions are typically located in the produce section; as a substitute, you may quarter small boiling onions.
Preparation method
- Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the chopped onions along with the garlic.
- Add the beef cubes to the pot.
- Stir in the bay leaf and black pepper.
- Sauté everything until the beef is well browned on all sides.
- Pour in the water and add the beef bouillon cubes.
- Stir well until the bouillon cubes are completely dissolved.
- Incorporate the tomato purée.
- Pour in 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 an additional 10 minutes before serving.
Observations
A deeply comforting dish, perfect for everyday meals, this recipe combines tender beef cubes with the sophisticated, robust notes of red wine. It is a staple of home cooking that brings warmth and depth to the table.
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