Carne Estufada - Azorean Beef Casserole

My vovó (grandmother) was an amazing cook. The smell of the beef permeating through the house was amazing. I have recreated the same recipe for my own family. This recipe is a classic.

In France it is known as boeuf bourguignon and is probably the most well-known version of this dish. This is a wonderful recipe coming from the islands of the Sao Miguel, Azores.

It is an easy recipe for a beef casserole that is absolutely flavorful and delicious. The best part about this recipe is just how simple it is to make, everything cooks in your crockpot.

Carne Estufada Ingredients: Minced onion, garlic, red wine powder, tomato powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, crushed piri piri pepper, bay leaf

Easy Recipe on the Back of Package:

Carne Estufada Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 packet of Caren Estufada seasoning mix
• 1 ½ cups water
• 2-3 pounds of 7 bone chuck steak or boneless chuck roast
• 1 link chourico
• 4 carrots peeled and sliced in half

Directions:

1. Add seasoning mix with 1½ cups of water, stir and let sit for 15 minutes.
2. Add chuck meat to crockpot.
3. Add carrots and chouriço.
4. Pour seasoned liquid over meat, carrots and chouriço.
5. Cover slow-cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.