Alcatra Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Alcatra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 white onions, rough chopped; 2 heads garlic; 3 small carrots, sliced skin on; 4 figs, sliced in half; 3 pimenta red peppers, sliced; 2 beef shank, cubed with bone; 2 -3 lbs beef, neck or 2 -3 lbs chuck, cubed; 1 cup smoked bacon, cubed; 2 bay leaves; 3 star anise; 4 ounces pork fat; 2 (750 ml) bottles white wine (Verdelho preferred); salt & pepper

Servings: persons

4 white onions, rough chopped
2 heads garlic
3 small carrots, sliced skin on
4 figs, sliced in half
3 pimenta red peppers, sliced
2 beef shank, cubed with bone
2 -3 lbs beef, neck or 2 -3 lbs chuck, cubed
1 cup smoked bacon, cubed
2 bay leaves
3 star anise
4 ounces pork fat
2 (750 ml) bottles white wine (Verdelho preferred)
salt & pepper

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0 F.
2
In a clay baking pot or heavy Dutch oven, rub the insides well with the lard covering thoroughly. Add the 2 of the onion, garlic, carrots, figs and pimenta peppers to the pot.
3
Season the beef shank and neck with a liberal amount of salt and pepper and add to the pot. Add the bay leaf, star anise and remaining onions. Mix all ingredients together in the pot.
4
Fill the pot with wine to cover all ingredients cover with lid or foil.
5
Place pot in the oven and cook for 4 hours. After 1 1/2 to 2 hours check the pot and add more wine if needed.
6
Remove from oven and serve with sweet bread.

1321

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 white onions, rough chopped, 2 heads garlic, 3 small carrots, sliced skin on, 4 figs, sliced in half, and more.

Yes, Alcatra falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Alcatra

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