CARNE ASSADA A PORTUGUESA (PORTUGUESE POT ROAST)

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For ZWT 5. Found this in-The Cookbook of the United Nations. Time does not include marinating for 24 hours.

Provided by MomLuvs6

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 4h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -5 lbs boned rump roast
2 cups red wine
3 large onions, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup oil
water
2 large tomatoes, thickly sliced

Steps:

  • Marinade:.
  • Place roast in a glass oblong pan, add red wine, 2 sliced onions, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Put in refrigerator and marinate for 24 hrs and turn a few times.
  • Heat oil in a dutch oven or heavy kettle with lid, add the remaining 1 sliced onion, brown, remove and save for later.
  • Remove roast from marinade, drain and dry. Save marinade for later.
  • Brown roast in hot oil on all sides, add browned onions and marinade.
  • Add water. Water should cover 2/3's of the roast.
  • Cover tightly and simmer for 4 to 4 1/2 hours, turning occasionally.
  • The last half hour, add sliced tomatoes and cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
  • You can strain and thicken the sauce, if desired.

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