Brazilian Beef And Tomatoes Recipes

SHORT RIB STEW WITH YUCA (VACA ATOLADA)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss the short ribs with salt and pepper. Add the flour and toss until every piece is coated.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven, over medium high heat, until shimmering. Working in batches, brown the short ribs on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining olive oil, if needed. Add the onion and garlic and saute until softened and starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, 2-3 minutes.
• Pour the wine and, using a wooden spoon, scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
• Add the beef broth, tomato paste and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, return the short ribs and any accumulated juices to the pot.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 2 hours or until the beef is tender. If any fat raises to the surface, skim it off the top with a spoon.
• Once the beef is tender, stir in the prepared yuca. Cover and continue simmering until the yuca is very soft and the short ribs are falling-apart tender, about 30-40 minutes.
• If necessary, remove beef and yuca to a plate, and boil the sauce for up to 10 minutes to reduce to desired consistency. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
• Return everything to the pot, discard the bay leaves, and stir to combine. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve or refrigerate (once cool) for the flavors to mend.

BRAZILIAN BEEF AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large cast iron skilled over medium high heat brown beef.
• Reduce heat to medium and add the tomatoes, onion, garlic and ginger.
• Stir well.
• Stir in the coconut milk.
• Sprinkle with oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
• When mixture comes to a boil reduce heat to medium low.
• Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender, around 1 and 1/2 hours.
• Stir in beans, cooking for an additional 15 minutes.
• Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Stir in cilantro.
• Serve.