Carne Assada a Portuguesa (Portuguese Pot Roast) Recipe

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Carne Assada a Portuguesa (Portuguese Pot Roast)
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Directions:

  1. Marinade:.
  2. Place roast in a glass oblong pan, add red wine, 2 sliced onions, garlic, salt and pepper.
  3. Put in refrigerator and marinate for 24 hrs and turn a few times.
  4. Heat oil in a dutch oven or heavy kettle with lid, add the remaining 1 sliced onion, brown, remove and save for later.
  5. Remove roast from marinade, drain and dry. Save marinade for later.
  6. Brown roast in hot oil on all sides, add browned onions and marinade.
  7. Add water. Water should cover 2/3's of the roast.
  8. Cover tightly and simmer for 4 to 4 1/2 hours, turning occasionally.
  9. The last half hour, add sliced tomatoes and cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
  10. You can strain and thicken the sauce, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 474.48 Kcal (1987 kJ)
Calories from fat 214.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.82g 37%
Cholesterol 144.89mg 48%
Sodium 2156.32mg 90%
Potassium 968.8mg 21%
Total Carbs 7.05g 2%
Sugars 5.41g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 5%
Protein 49.82g 100%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 14%
Iron 2.1mg 11%
Calcium 33.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 139.77 Kcal (585 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.02g 37%
Cholesterol 42.68mg 48%
Sodium 635.18mg 90%
Potassium 285.38mg 21%
Total Carbs 2.08g 2%
Sugars 1.59g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 5%
Protein 14.67g 100%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 14%
Iron 0.6mg 11%
Calcium 9.8mg 3%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.2
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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