Carne Assada A Portuguesa (Portuguese Pot Roast)
- 4 -5 lbs boned rump roast
- 2 cups red wine
- 3 large onions, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup oil
- water
- 2 large tomatoes, thickly sliced
- Marinade:.
- Place roast in a glass oblong pan, add red wine, 2 sliced onions, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Put in refrigerator and marinate for 24 hrs and turn a few times.
- Heat oil in a dutch oven or heavy kettle with lid, add the remaining 1 sliced onion, brown, remove and save for later.
- Remove roast from marinade, drain and dry. Save marinade for later.
- Brown roast in hot oil on all sides, add browned onions and marinade.
- Add water. Water should cover 2/3's of the roast.
- Cover tightly and simmer for 4 to 4 1/2 hours, turning occasionally.
- The last half hour, add sliced tomatoes and cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
- You can strain and thicken the sauce, if desired.
rump roast, red wine, onions, garlic, salt, black pepper, oil, water, tomatoes
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/carne-assada-a-portuguesa-portuguese-pot-roast-370941 (may not work)