RCI-SP.004.0216.001
Molho Beef
This recipe taken from www.Portuguese-recipes.com
Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Total25 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- Sandwich steaks or cubed Steak ( enough to serve)1 unit
- Liver1 unitoptional but adds to the dish
- 3 large
- lb of small potatoes or cut up large ones1 unit
- lb. of carrots cut up in large pieces1 unit
- 1 can
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 unit
- 1/4 Tsp
- of allspice1/4 tsp
- Portuguese allspice1 unit
Method
1
Cut sandwich steaks into bite-sized pieces or use pre-cubed steak, and optionally prepare the liver by cutting into bite-sized pieces.
2
Peel and slice the onions into thick rings or half-moons; peel and cut potatoes into evenly-sized chunks; cut carrots into large diagonal pieces.
3
Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot.
2 minutes
4
Brown the beef (and liver if using) in batches, stirring occasionally, until the exterior is seared on all sides; do not overcrowd the pot.
8 minutes
5
Add the sliced onions to the pot with the browned meat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and release their moisture.
5 minutes
6
Stir in the soy sauce, garlic powder, allspice, and Portuguese allspice (pimenta-da-jamaica), coating the meat and onions evenly.
1 minutes
7
Pour in the canned stewed tomatoes with their liquid, stirring to combine and deglaze the bottom of the pot.
2 minutes
8
Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot, stirring well to combine with the sauce.
1 minutes
9
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer gently until the beef is tender and vegetables are soft, about 30-35 minutes.
32 minutes
10
Taste the molho and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
11
Transfer the molho beef to a serving platter or divide among four bowls, ensuring each portion contains meat, vegetables, and sauce.