Trinchado

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== Description ==
This recipe taken from www.portuguese-recipes.com
== Ingredients ==
* 2 – 3 tablespoons Worcestershire or soy sauce
* 1 – 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
* 3 tablespoons margarine
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 kg cubed beef
* 2 large onions, chopped
* 3 or 4 small hot red chile peppers, stemmed and chopped (retain the seeds)
* 6 – 8 cloves garlic, minced
* 3 tablespoons flour
* 1 cup beef stock
* 1 cup red wine or ½ cup brandy
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 tablespoon sugar (see note)
* salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
* bread for dunking
== Directions ==
# Marinade the beef in a mixture of Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce) and balsamic vinegar for between 30 – 60 minutes.
# This will ensure that even the tougher cuts of meat are tender once cooked.
# Rinse marinade off meat before browning.
# In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon margarine and 1 tablespoon oil.
# When the margarine is melted and sizzling, add about ¼ of the beef and brown well.
# Remove the beef cubes from saucepan, place in a bowl and set aside.
# Repeat with the remainder of beef, but in three batches.
# Add 1 tablespoon margarine and 1 tablespoon oil between the batches as needed.
# Each batch should brown for about 3 minutes – 4 minutes so the juices are sealed within the cubes.
# Remove the beef cubes and reduce heat and add the onions, chile and their seeds, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until soft.
# Add the garlic and cook for another minute or so.
# Sprinkle the flour over the onion/garlic mixture and stir for about 2 minutes or until thick.
# Add the stock, red wine (or brandy) and bay leaves.
# Stir until the sauce thickens and simmer for about 10 minutes.
# Add the beef cubes together with any juices that may be in the bowl.
# Leave to simmer for about 20 minutes or until beef is tender and cooked.
# Season with salt and pepper.
# Serve in bowls with fresh bread rolls.
== Note ==
Depending on quality of wine, sauce may have a bitter taste. Add Sugar if necessary.
This should not be necessary if brandy is used instead of red wine, but will depend o
personal tastes.
Category:Balsamic vinegar Recipes
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Beef stock and broth Recipes
Category:Brandy Recipes
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Category:Portuguese Meat Dishes
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