Caçoila (Portuguese Beef)
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Serves:
6
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Yield:
6 servings
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Ready in:
1 hour 30 mins
(30 mins
Prep
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1 hour
Cook)
From the Azores, this recipe results in toothsome, succulent beef that falls apart to the touch.
Recipe provided by:
Allrecipes
Ingredients
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1kg (2 1/4 lb) diced stewing steak
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3 oranges, juiced
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4 tablespoons white wine
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon dried crushed chillies
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2 bay leaves
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation method
- Rinse beef, and place in large bowl. Pour in orange juice, wine, oil and chillies. Season with bay leaves, garlic, paprika, allspice, salt and pepper. Mix to coat. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Heat a heavy frying pan over medium heat. Cook beef in marinade until beef shreds easily, about 1 hour. Add water as needed.