Best 2 Alcatra Portuguese Pot Roast With Wine Bacon Garlic Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey with our guide to creating the ultimate "Alcatra Portuguese Pot Roast with Wine, Bacon, and Garlic." This traditional dish, rooted in Portuguese cuisine, is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. We'll take you through a step-by-step process, starting with selecting the perfect cut of beef, followed by marinating it in a fragrant blend of red wine, garlic, and herbs. You'll learn the secrets of slow-cooking to achieve fall-off-the-bone tenderness, while infusing each bite with the rich flavors of bacon, onions, and aromatic vegetables. Let's dive into the world of Portuguese pot roast and discover the magic that awaits you in your kitchen.
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ALCATRA ( PORTUGUESE POT ROAST WITH WINE, BACON & GARLIC)
This pot roast needs no knives... it's tender and absolutely delicious. "Alcatra" comes from the term "alcatre", the Portuguese word for "rump", indicating that rump roast is preferred there for pot roasts, but I've prepared this with sirloin tip roast as well with fabulous results.
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Roast Beef
Time 4h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large heavy Dutch oven, saute the bacon in the olive oil until drippings are rendered and bacon is browned a bit and crisp; transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- In the bacon drippings, brown the beef roast well on all sides over moderately high heat.
- Transfer to the plate with bacon, then add onions, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns and cloves to the Dutch oven.
- Saute about 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Blend in tomato paste, lower the heat, cover and steam for 20 minutes.
- Remove and set aside half of the tomato-onion mixture; place the beef roast back into the Dutch oven with the bacon, then spoon remaining tomato-onion mixture on top.
- Carefully pour the wine and salt around the beef roast and bring to a simmer.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cove and bake in the 375 degree oven for 2 hours; remove and turn beef over in the liquid.
- Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees F then bake uncovered about 1 hour longer or until meat is falling-apart tender (and it will be!).
PORTUGUESE CAçOILA (ALCATRA)
Often made with pork or beef this one-pot meal is a very traditional especially during a "matança" or winter slaughtering of pigs or cattle. This recipe is from the island of Terceira, in the Azores. It gets it name from the type of black clay pot called a "caçoila" used to cook it in. Depending who you ask, the answer may differ as to what type of meat is used. Some might tell you the stew is made with beef but if it is cooked in the pot, it is called caçoila. On the mainland, this stew, using pork, would be called "Cachola". This dish needs no knives... it's tender and absolutely delicious. "Alcatra" comes from the term "alcatre", the Portuguese word for "rump", indicating that rump roast is preferred there for pot roasts, but I've prepared this with sirloin tip roast as well with fabulous results. Note: Jamaican Whole allspice can usaually be found in Walmarts Mexican section, recipe is not the same without it.
Provided by Chief Teer
Categories Portuguese
Time 4h35m
Yield 3 Quarts, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large heavy Dutch oven, saute the bacon in the olive oil until drippings are rendered and bacon is browned a bit and crisp; transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- In the bacon drippings, brown the beef roast well on all sides over moderately high heat.
- Transfer to the plate with bacon, then add butter, onions, paprika, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, wine vinegar, and allspice to the Dutch oven.
- Saute about 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Blend in tomato paste, lower the heat, cover and steam for 20 minutes.
- Remove and set aside half of the tomato-onion mixture; place the beef roast back into the Dutch oven with the bacon, then spoon remaining tomato-onion mixture on top.
- Carefully pour the wine and salt around the beef roast and bring to a simmer. Ensure the meat is cover with the wine.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cove and bake in the 375 degree oven for 2 hours; remove and turn beef over in the liquid.
- Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees F then bake uncovered about 1 hour longer or until meat is falling-apart tender (and it will be!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1382.2, Fat 96.3, SaturatedFat 36.6, Cholesterol 313.7, Sodium 1750.2, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 87.2
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use good quality red wine, such as a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot.
- If you don't have dry white wine, you can substitute chicken broth.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic to your taste.
- If you don't have bacon, you can substitute pancetta or salt pork.
- Be sure to brown the meat well before adding the liquid. This will help to develop the flavor.
- Simmer the stew for at least 2 hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender.
- Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Conclusion:
Alcatra Portuguese Pot Roast with Wine, Bacon, Garlic is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The beef is braised in a flavorful sauce made with red wine, white wine, garlic, and bacon, and it is served with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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