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Beef Stew — traditional dish from Lisbon, Portugal
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥700kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️500 gServing

* Per serving · 500 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish

Beef Stew

How to order / say it
Say it Cozido à Portuguesa — [Co-ZEE-doo ah Poor-too-GEH-za]
Order I'd like the Cozido à Portuguesa, please.
Locally Gostaria do cozido à portuguesa, por favor.
Say locally

A hearty stew with beef, pork, sausages, and vegetables simmered slowly.

Why try it?

Cozido is Lisbon's ultimate comfort food, embodying the tradition of communal dining and resourcefulness, using varied ingredients to create a fulfilling dish.

How it tastes

This aromatic stew is rich and savory, featuring tender meats and vegetables infused with the flavors of slow cooking, creating a varied palette of textures and earthy undertones.

Origin & History — first documented: 1750

Often referred to as the 'national dish,' Cozido holds its place in the 18th century roots of Lisbon, evolved from rural traditions of combining meats and seasonal vegetables for festive occasions.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g beef
  • 🥩 200 g pork belly
  • 🥩 100 g chouriço
  • 🥕 200 g potatoes
  • 🥕 150 g cabbage
  • 🥕 150 g carrots
  • 🥣 1 L savory broth

Method

  1. 1 Boil all meats in water to create a rich broth; remove and set aside.
  2. 2 Add chopped vegetables to the broth and simmer until tender.
  3. 3 Return meats to the pot and heat through.
  4. 4 Serve hot, ensuring an even distribution of meats and vegetables.

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