Portuguese Caoila Alcatra Recipes

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PORTUGUESE CAçOILA (ALCATRA)



Portuguese Caçoila (Alcatra) image

Often made with pork or beef this one-pot meal is a very traditional especially during a "matança" or winter slaughtering of pigs or cattle. This recipe is from the island of Terceira, in the Azores. It gets it name from the type of black clay pot called a "caçoila" used to cook it in. Depending who you ask, the answer may differ as to what type of meat is used. Some might tell you the stew is made with beef but if it is cooked in the pot, it is called caçoila. On the mainland, this stew, using pork, would be called "Cachola". This dish needs no knives... it's tender and absolutely delicious. "Alcatra" comes from the term "alcatre", the Portuguese word for "rump", indicating that rump roast is preferred there for pot roasts, but I've prepared this with sirloin tip roast as well with fabulous results. Note: Jamaican Whole allspice can usaually be found in Walmarts Mexican section, recipe is not the same without it.

Provided by Chief Teer

Categories     Portuguese

Time 4h35m

Yield 3 Quarts, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 lbs bottom round beef roast, cut into 2 to 3-inches pieces
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb pork bacon
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 -4 large garlic cloves
1 tablespoon paprika
2 bay leaves
12 peppercorns
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
6 -8 whole allspice, Jamaican herb balls
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups wine, burgandy (cheaper is better)
2 teaspoons coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a large heavy Dutch oven, saute the bacon in the olive oil until drippings are rendered and bacon is browned a bit and crisp; transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • In the bacon drippings, brown the beef roast well on all sides over moderately high heat.
  • Transfer to the plate with bacon, then add butter, onions, paprika, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, wine vinegar, and allspice to the Dutch oven.
  • Saute about 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Blend in tomato paste, lower the heat, cover and steam for 20 minutes.
  • Remove and set aside half of the tomato-onion mixture; place the beef roast back into the Dutch oven with the bacon, then spoon remaining tomato-onion mixture on top.
  • Carefully pour the wine and salt around the beef roast and bring to a simmer. Ensure the meat is cover with the wine.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cove and bake in the 375 degree oven for 2 hours; remove and turn beef over in the liquid.
  • Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees F then bake uncovered about 1 hour longer or until meat is falling-apart tender (and it will be!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1382.2, Fat 96.3, SaturatedFat 36.6, Cholesterol 313.7, Sodium 1750.2, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 87.2

CAçOILA | PORTUGUESE STEWED BEEF



Caçoila | Portuguese Stewed Beef image

This recipe for cacoila, Portuguese stewed beef from Pico, is made with red peppers and beef or stewed pork, red wine, tomato, butter sauce.

Provided by Ana Taveira

Categories     Entrees

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 16

One (4 1/2-pound) chuck roast, cut into 2- to 3-inch (5- to 8-cm) chunks
2 tablespoons crushed red peppers (see LC Note above), or more to taste, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large (9 oz) onion, cut into slices
1 bunch parsley, coarsely chopped
6 to 8 bunch cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
2 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon allspice berries
4 whole cloves
Kosher salt, to taste (optional)
3 tablespoons (1 1/2 oz) unsalted butter or lard
2 cups hearty red table wine
2 tablespoons store-bought or homemade tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Boiled white potatoes (optional)
Roasted red peppers (optional)
Cooked greens (optional)

Steps:

  • The day before cooking, in a large bowl, coat the beef with the crushed red pepper, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • About 4 hours before you intend to sit down at the table, scatter the onion slices, parsley, garlic, and bay leaves in the bottom of a Dutch oven. Tuck the allspice and cloves in a piece of cheesecloth tied together with kitchen twine or in a tea ball and toss them in the Dutch oven. If desired, season the beef with salt. Place the beef on top and dot with the butter or lard.
  • In a measuring glass or bowl, stir together the wine, tomato paste, and cinnamon and pour it over the beef.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to a very gentle simmer, cover, and cook until the meat is very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours, turning the pieces occasionally. For a more stew-like version, keep the lid on for the duration of cooking. For a more concentrated, glaze-like sauce version, about halfway through cooking, remove the lid to let some of the liquid evaporate so the sauce can concentrate in consistency and flavor.
  • Remove the bay leaves and the cheesecloth pouch or teaball. If desired, serve the caçoila with boiled white potatoes, roasted red peppers, and cooked greens. Originally published May 10, 2001.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories

POT ROAST TERCEIRA ISLAND-STYLE (ALCATRA)



Pot Roast Terceira Island-Style (Alcatra) image

Terceira, the one Azorean island linked directly to the United States by air, lies just four hours (and about a hundred years) east of Boston. This pot roast, for example, might be made with beef. Then again, it might be made with mutton or lamb or even pork. It's name -- alcatra -- comes from alcatre, the Portuguese word for...

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Beef

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 lb lean slab bacon, cut into small dice
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
4 lb boned and rolled beef rump roast, or leg of mutton, or fresh ham
2 large yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced
3 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 large bay leaves, do not crumble
12 peppercorns
3 whole cloves
3 Tbsp tomato paste
4 c dry white wine
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to hot (400F). Saute the bacon in the vegetable oil in a large heavy kettle over moderately low heat 5 to 6 minutes until all drippings cook out and only crisp brown bits remain; lift to paper toweling to drain with a slotted spoon. In the drippings, brown the beef well on all sides over moderately high heat. Lift the beef from the kettle for the time being. Dump the onions, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and cloves into the kettle and saute, stirring often over moderate heat, 8 to 10 minutes until touched with brown.
  • 2. Blend in the tomato paste, turn the heat down low, cover, and steam 20 minutes. Scoop half the tomato mixture into a small heat-proof bowl, return the beef and bacon to the kettle, then spoon the tomato mixture on top. Add the wine and salt and bring to a simmer.
  • 3. Cover and bake 2 hours; uncover, and turn the beef over in the kettle liquid. Lower the oven temperature to moderately slow (325F), and bake uncovered about 1 hour longer or until tender and browned on top. Note: If at any point the kettle should threaten to boil dry, add a little water or additional dry white wine.
  • 4. Slice the meat thin and serve with boiled or roasted potatoes and a green vegetable, As for wine, the islanders would drink a rough tinto (red wine), so any substantial table red would be appropriate, particularly Portuguese Dao Grao Vasco or Colares.

ALCATRA ( PORTUGUESE POT ROAST WITH WINE, BACON & GARLIC)



Alcatra ( Portuguese Pot Roast With Wine, Bacon & Garlic) image

This pot roast needs no knives... it's tender and absolutely delicious. "Alcatra" comes from the term "alcatre", the Portuguese word for "rump", indicating that rump roast is preferred there for pot roasts, but I've prepared this with sirloin tip roast as well with fabulous results.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 lb lean bacon, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 1/2 lbs boneless beef rump roast or 3 1/2 lbs sirloin tip roast
2 cups thinly sliced onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
12 whole peppercorns
4 whole cloves
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups white wine (cheaper is better)
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large heavy Dutch oven, saute the bacon in the olive oil until drippings are rendered and bacon is browned a bit and crisp; transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • In the bacon drippings, brown the beef roast well on all sides over moderately high heat.
  • Transfer to the plate with bacon, then add onions, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns and cloves to the Dutch oven.
  • Saute about 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Blend in tomato paste, lower the heat, cover and steam for 20 minutes.
  • Remove and set aside half of the tomato-onion mixture; place the beef roast back into the Dutch oven with the bacon, then spoon remaining tomato-onion mixture on top.
  • Carefully pour the wine and salt around the beef roast and bring to a simmer.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cove and bake in the 375 degree oven for 2 hours; remove and turn beef over in the liquid.
  • Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees F then bake uncovered about 1 hour longer or until meat is falling-apart tender (and it will be!).

SLOW-COOKED SPICY PORTUGUESE CACOILA



Slow-Cooked Spicy Portuguese Cacoila image

You're probably used to pulled pork coated with barbecue sauce and made into sandwiches. Portuguese pulled pork is a spicy dish often served at our large family functions. Each cook generally adds his or her own touches that reflect their taste and Portuguese heritage. A mixture of beef roast and pork can be used. -Michele Merlino, Exeter, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds boneless pork shoulder butt roast, cut into 2-in. pieces
1-1/2 cups dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika
2 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
12 bolillos or hoagie buns, split, optional

Steps:

  • Place pork in a large bowl; add wine, garlic and seasonings. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate overnight., Transfer pork mixture to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; add onion and water. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. , Skim fat. Remove bay leaves. Shred meat with 2 forks. If desired, serve with a slotted spoon on bolillos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1075mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

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