Brazilian Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Brazilian Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 1 whole White Onion, Sliced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 cups Tomato Sauce Or Paste; 1 Tablespoon All-purpose Flour; 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Base; 1/2 cups Red Wine (Or Water); 2 pounds Chuck Roast, Cut Into Chunks; 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1/2 teaspoons Oregano; 2 Bay Leaves; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 7 cups Water, Divided; 1/2 whole Butternut Squash; 2 Large Carrots; 1 whole Sweet Potato; 1 Plantain; 15 Okra; Fresh Cilantro And Rosemary

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Olive Oil
1 whole White Onion, Sliced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 cups Tomato Sauce Or Paste
1 Tablespoon All-purpose Flour
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Base
1/2 cups Red Wine (Or Water)
2 pounds Chuck Roast, Cut Into Chunks
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 teaspoons Oregano
2 Bay Leaves
Salt And Pepper, to taste
7 cups Water, Divided
1/2 whole Butternut Squash
2 Large Carrots
1 whole Sweet Potato
1 Plantain
15 Okra
Fresh Cilantro And Rosemary

1
Heat the oil in a large pot. Add onions and cook until soft (about 3 minutes). Add garlic, cook until fragrant (2 minutes). Add tomato sauce (or paste), stir. Add flour and vegetable base, briefly stir. This will quickly turn into a thick sauce. Add red wine (or water, if preferred) and stir. Add beef, all the spices and 4 cups of water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 1 hour.
2
Cut vegetables into small cubes or chunks. The okra cooks very fast, so keep them whole. Simply add the veggies to the pot but do not turn or stir, otherwise the veggies will fall to the bottom of the pan, causing them to cook too fast and become mushy. Add remaining 3 cups of water, fresh cilantro and rosemary on top. Cover and cook for an additional 45 minutes or until veggies have softened to taste.
3
You can serve this right out of the pot, but I like to carefully transfer it to a shallow platter or casserole. This way, it is easier to scoop up what you want without mushing the other veggies.

305

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Olive Oil, 1 whole White Onion, Sliced, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1/2 cups Tomato Sauce Or Paste, and more.

Yes, Brazilian Beef Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Brazilian Beef Stew

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