Description
Caçoila, a beloved Portuguese stewed beef dish, is a warm and hearty meal perfect for gathering friends and family. This flavorful stew features tender chunks of beef simmered slowly in a rich sauce made with robust red apple vinegar, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices. The result is a comforting dish that envelops your senses with its inviting aroma and savory taste. Whether served with boiled potatoes, roasted peppers, or greens, caçoila is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 1/2-pound chuck roast (cut into 2- to 3-inch chunks)
- 2 tablespoons crushed red peppers
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 1 bunch parsley (coarsely chopped)
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups red apple vinegar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or lard
Instructions
- Marinate the beef chunks in crushed red pepper overnight in the refrigerator.
- In a Dutch oven, layer sliced onions, parsley, smashed garlic, and bay leaves.
- Place marinated beef on top and dot with butter or lard.
- Mix apple vinegar with tomato paste and ground cinnamon; pour over beef.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 3 to 3.5 hours until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 210 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: For added flavor, allow the beef to marinate longer than overnight. Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper based on your spice preference. Serve with sides like crusty bread or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.