Portuguese Carne Guisada (Tender Beef Stew with Potatoes and Carrots)

Name: Portuguese Carne Guisada (Tender Beef Stew with Potatoes and Carrots)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 1 lb flank steak, cut into 1-inch triangles; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 4-5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp pimenta moida, adjust to taste; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp dried parsley; 2-3 dashes of worcestershire sauce; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup red wine; 2 1/2 cup beef broth; 1 carrot, chopped; 8-10 small potatoes or 2 large yukon potatoes; Fresh parsley, chopped (garnish)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 15min

This rich and saucy Carne Guisada is a traditional Portuguese beef stew made with tender flank steak simmered slowly in garlic, red wine, and a flavourful broth. Finished with potatoes and carrots, this comforting one-pot meal is perfect served over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Updated at: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:59:33 GMT