How to Make Alcatra, the Ultimate Portuguese-Style Beef Stew


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Host Bridget Lancaster shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make the ultimate Portuguese-Style Beef Stew. Make Our Portuguese-Style Beef Stew: …

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  1. David Luis
    David Luis says:

    These ladies can't cook Portuguese food..lol. Portuguese cuisine would use way more allspice (Jamaican pepper) for alcatra and clove is missing in the dish…also they forgot to add any form of hot pepper and we never use a cheese cloth for cooking….

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  2. Buzz Beauchamp
    Buzz Beauchamp says:

    Made this the Second time! Wonderful! I used 3 onions, but did not get very much "Broth" = guess the Suace went into the Onions! Next time I'll hunt for the Long Shank strips ( 1st time Round was dry, this time Chuck &Very Tasty!)

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  3. Buzz Beauchamp
    Buzz Beauchamp says:

    Got most of the Ingredients! (Just need the All Spice Berries) – had to but a 7.5 Qt Oven! SO This IS today's Feast! Can NOT wait to assemble & roast!
    THANKS for the Great Recipe & Inspiration!

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  4. Carla Larivee
    Carla Larivee says:

    This show is recorded in New England… a part of The US where there is a very large diverse group of Portuguese people…. myself included…. by the way Azorean food is Portuguese food for those making a distinction. They do have a lot of their own recipes. Just like different parts of the US have different kinds of food. still American food (New England Chowder vs BBQ vs Tex Mex)

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  5. Tony M
    Tony M says:

    IIRC, and I'm sure I may be totally wrong, but I remember that Alcatra is not Portuguese, it's Azorean. Maybe Alcatra is made all over Portugal now, but it came from Terceira Island in the Azores. I was stationed there once, and fell in love with alcatra. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I'll be trying it soon!

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  6. David Turner
    David Turner says:

    My grandmother made that with silva ling. She would cut the ling. in 2 inch lengths and it would cook the whole way through.
     With chicken and rice or potatoes and those pimento olives for a kick. That has always been a staple for me…. Yum Yum…

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  7. Andrelix67
    Andrelix67 says:

    Stop bashing them. Title says “Portuguese style” and not “Authentic Portuguese”. Also, these so-called “authentic” recipes always have minor variations, according to who is making them. My Portuguese family may cook it in one way, yours may cook it another way.

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  8. mel inDC
    mel inDC says:

    That stew looks delicious; I'm salivating. Can the same recipe be prepared in an InstantPot? If so, what's the InstantPot equivalent of 3.5 hours in the oven? Thanks.

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  9. Angel Bulldog
    Angel Bulldog says:

    This will be on the menu soon, minus the white wine. I think I'll sub with beef broth…maybe mixed with white grape juice.
    I'm a recovered alcoholic and dry white wine was my poison. I don't even tempt myself. But try it I will. Then maybe I'll do a pork version. Yummmmm.

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  10. Gidget
    Gidget says:

    For the love of God, stop doing traditional dishes. The outrage, the outrage! Oh the horror! Your not doing it like MY family! It's scaring me to see how stupid people have gotten over a recipe.

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  11. Henry
    Henry says:

    Isn't this just part of a previous video that was posted before? It looks like the last several videos are parts of previous videos. Better than the podcasts but if you already have it out, why post another copy?

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  12. DoseOfAwesome
    DoseOfAwesome says:

    Portuguese here, WE mix the onion and the chopped garlic in a olive oil base first. Having them separated like that feels like a crime

    Also using Spanish / Mexican chouriço is close enough but it cannot replace portuguese chouriço

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