Portugese Bifes De Cebolada Beef Onions Recipe 385

PORTUGESE BIFES DE CEBOLADA, BEEF & ONIONS RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Steps:

• Melt butter in saute pan. Layer steak, onions, tomatoes, garlic and parsley with a few bay leaves on each layer. Repeat till all the steak is finished. Cook on med low heat for approximately 30 mins or until meat is done and tender. Serve with boiled potatoes or white rice.

PORTUGUESE BRAISED STEAK & ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1. Heat half the oil in a shallow casserole dish. Brown the steaks well on each side, then remove from the pan. Splash the vinegar into the pan and let it bubble and almost evaporate. Add the rest of the olive oil and the onion, and gently fry on a medium heat for 10-15 mins until softened and starting to colour.
• Once the onion has softened, stir in the garlic and the paprika. Cook for 1 min more, tip in the red wine and chopped tomatoes, then stir through the tomato purée and bay leaves. Season, pop the steaks back into the pan, then cover and place in the oven for 2 hrs, stirring halfway through and adding a splash of water if needed. Cook until the meat is very tender. The stew can now be cooled and chilled for 2 days and reheated or frozen for up to 3 months. To serve, scatter with coriander.

PORTUGUESE FAVAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until golden brown. Stir in red pepper flakes, tomato sauce, hot water, parsley, salt, pepper and paprika. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Gently stir in fava beans. Remove from heat and let stand for several minutes to allow flavors to meld.

BEEFS PORTUGUESE STYLE

Steps:

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

PORTUGUESE BEEF AND ONIONS (BIFES DE CEBOLADA)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan until very hot, add the beef and fry for 2-3 minutes to seal on all sides.
• Add onion, garlic, tomatoes, parsley, and bay leaf, season with salt and pepper and heat to simmering point. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
• Remove the lid, raise the heat, bring to the boil and continue to boil rapidly, uncovered for 5 minutes to reduce the amount of liquid. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve hot sprinkled with fresh coriander.

SOPA DE CEBOLA / PORTUGUESE ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Saute the bacon over a low heat until the fat begins to run out. Add a little olive oil and the onions and continue to saute gently until the onions are golden brown but not caramelized.
• Pour in the chicken stock and add salt and pepper to taste and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• In a seperate frying pan, add 2.5cm ( 1 inch of water, a little salt and the vinegar.Bring it to the boil and add each of the eggs, then poach until they are just cooked though.
• Place one egg in the bottom of each soup plate and gently pour the onion soup mix over the egg.
• Add the croutons to the top of the soup. Serve immediately.