Cacoila (portuguese Stewed Beef)

Total Time: 12 hrs Preparation Time: 8 hrs Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs stewing beef, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 teaspoons dried parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup red table wine
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Recipe

• 1 the day before cooking, marinate meat with crushed red peppers in a plastic bag or covered dish, overnight.
• 2 place onion slices, parsley, garlic and bay leaf in the bottom of a large heavy dutch oven.
• 3 place meat on top, dot with butter, and pour combined wine and tomato sauce over all.
• 4 bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over very low heat for 3 to 4 hours, until meat is very tender and sauce is thickened.
• 5 serve with pasta, rice or boiled potatoes.