Beefs Portuguese Style

This is a recipe that I got from my mother-in-law. She doesn't measure, so it took me a while to get it close. The gravy is close to the one they use in Portuguese restaurants.


Recipes · Cuisine · European · Portuguese


Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 6
Total Time: 30 mins
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • ¾ cup red wine

  • ¼ cup water

  • 10 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon chile paste

  • ½ teaspoon white pepper

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 6 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil


Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine red wine, water, garlic, chile paste, white pepper and salt. Add beef, and turn to coat evenly.

  2. In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, fry 3 steaks for 2 minutes on each side; Set steaks aside, and drain liquids into the red wine mixture. Repeat with remaining beef.

  3. Pour oil into skillet, and reduce heat to medium-low. Fry steaks for a second time, 2 minutes on each side. Drain oil, and return all steaks and marinade to the pan. Allow to boil for 2 minutes.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
467 Calories
39g Fat
4g Carbs
21g Protein


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