Last summer, in a village just outside Lisbon, I had unforgettable garlicky Portuguese style beef. I am not exaggerating when I say that I have dreamt about that beef dish since! I don’t know about you, but something about travelling to other countries really inspires me when it comes to trying new dishes. When I travel, I always bring a notebook so I can jot down recipes and memories of delicious meals.
This is one of the recipes I brought back from my adventures in Portugal. It’s quick and easy and full of flavour thanks to a red wine and garlic marinade which becomes the sauce. You simply coat the beef in a marinade made from red wine, water, garlic, chili paste, salt and pepper and then fry the steaks in oil. It really is special!
To make my version of Portuguese style beef, you will need the following ingredients:
Combine the red wine, water, garlic, chili paste, white pepper and salt in a bowl.
Place the beef steaks in the marinade and turn to ensure they are evenly coated.
In a large heavy pan fry the steaks for 2 minutes on each side. You may need to do this in batches.
Remove the steaks and set aside. Drain the cooking juices back into the red wine marinade.
In the same large pan, heat the oil over a medium-low heat.
Fry steaks again for 2 minutes on each side.
Remove the steaks from the pan and drain the oil.
Return the beef to the pan and add the marinade. Cook for a further two minutes.
Serve the Portuguese beef with a fresh green salad.
My Portuguese style beef instantly transports me back to that little village outside Lisbon. And that sums up the magic of food and travel memories for me. Try it and let me know how you get on.
Wow! The beef was so delish! I whipped this up for my family and they were blown away. Reminded me of our trip to Portugal last summer! Y’all gotta try it!
Delicious!
Delicious
Excellant! I still remember the troipical lights of Lisbon while I cooked this at home. The garlic and red wine marinad is just so perfect! It made me feel like I was back there enjoying those warm summer nights. Love it.
Superb!
Tried this dish last week, oh man, so tasty! Brings back memories of Portugal for sure!
Simply delicious beef!
Great and tasty meal
Delicious! I made this beef Portuguese style for my husband’s birthday, and it took us back to our last vacation in Lisbon. The marinade was simple, yet brought such rich flavors. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
Hice esta receta de ternera al estilo portugues y me encantó! Ayer la cocine para mi esposo y le recordó su viaje a Portugal. Es fácil y deliciosa. La salsa de ajo y vino es espectacular. Estoy agradecida de tener esta receta.
So delicious, wow!
So easy and tasty
Fantastic. Reminds me of a family trip to Portugal where we tried the best beef ever. This recipe is so easy and the flavors are just amazing. Will be making it again soon.
Delicious! I made this for my husband after our trip to Portugal and he loved it. The flavors took us back to that summer night by the sea. The garlic and wine make it unforgettable! Thank you for such an easy and quick recipe!
So good bro! This beef dish totally takes me back to my trip to Portugal last year. Just easy steps and bomb flavors. Thanks for bringing that experience to my kitchen!
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