Beefs Portuguese Style

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This is a recipe that I got from my mother-in-law. She doesn't measure, so it took me a while to get it close. The gravy is close to the one they use in Portuguese restaurants.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ¾ cup red wine

  • ¼ cup water

  • 10 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon chile paste

  • ½ teaspoon white pepper

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 6 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks

  • cup vegetable oil

Directions

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

50 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

467 Calories
39g Fat
4g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 467
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 49%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 272mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 21g 41%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 392mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.