Portuguese Marinated Beef (Caciola)

Submitted by LucyS-D

"This recipe can be served either like a stew, with potatoes and a vegetable, or the meat can be shredded and served on a bun."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 1 medium onion, sliced thin
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a plastic freezer bag and marinate overnight.
2. Cook, over low heat, in a large skillet, Dutch oven, or crock pot until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours or 5 hours, on low, for crock pot.
3. Shred meat and serve on buns, or leave pieces whole and serve with boiled potatoes and a vegetable.