Cacoila Portuguese Stewed Beef Recipe

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Cacoila Portuguese Stewed Beef
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Directions:

  1. 4.5lb rump roast, cut into 2-3 chunks
  2. 1/2c crushed red peppers* or 3/4t crushed red pepper flakes
  3. 1 large onion, sliced
  4. 1 bunch parsley, coarsely chopped
  5. 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  6. 1 bay leaf
  7. 2T unsalted butter or lard
  8. 2c hearty red portuguese table wine (port)
  9. 2T tomato paste
  10. The day before cooking, coat the meat pieces with the crushed pepper and place in a covered bowl in the refrigerator overnight.
  11. Scatter the onion slices, parsley, garlic and bay leaf in the bottom of a dutch oven. place the meat on top and dot with butter or lard. mix together the wine and tomato paste and pour over the meat.
  12. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until the meat is very tender (about 3-3.5 hours) turning the pieces occasionally to keep moist.
  13. Serve with boiled white potatoes and roasted red peppers.
  14. *crushed red peppers are exactly that: red peppers that have been ground. get 2-3 large med-hot red peppers. remove the stems but not the seeds. place them in a food processor fitted with a metal blade add 2T of olive oil and 1T of salt. whirl until blended.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 245.95 Kcal (1030 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.86g 7%
Cholesterol 175.5mg 58%
Sodium 185.51mg 8%
Potassium 726.35mg 15%
Total Carbs 2.31g 1%
Sugars 1.04g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 2%
Protein 47.27g 95%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 19%
Iron 10.3mg 57%
Calcium 14.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 107.15 Kcal (449 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.12g 7%
Cholesterol 76.45mg 58%
Sodium 80.81mg 8%
Potassium 316.42mg 15%
Total Carbs 1.01g 1%
Sugars 0.45g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 2%
Protein 20.59g 95%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 19%
Iron 4.5mg 57%
Calcium 6.4mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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