Authentic Portuguese Beef Cacoila Recipe

Try this authentic Portuguese beef cacoila recipe for a flavorful and satisfying meal. Made with tender beef, garlic, paprika, and bay leaves, this dish is slow-cooked to perfection. Serve it with rice or Portuguese rolls for a complete and delicious meal.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup red wine
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves.
2. Add the red wine, white vinegar, olive oil, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth to the bowl. Mix well.
3. Add the beef chunks to the bowl and toss until they are well coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
5. Transfer the marinated beef and marinade to a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot. Cover with a lid.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
7. Remove the pot from the oven and skim off any excess fat. Discard the bay leaves.
8. Using two forks, shred the beef into smaller pieces.
9. Place the pot back on the stovetop and cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to reduce the sauce.
10. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
11. Serve the Portuguese beef cacoila hot with rice or Portuguese rolls. Enjoy!

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