Beefs Portuguese Style

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Beef steaks are marinated in red wine, garlic and spices, then pan fried twice. The gravy is close to the one they use in Portuguese restaurants.

Ingredients

3/4 cup red wine
1/4 cup water
10 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon chile paste
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
1/3 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.