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Creamy Venezuelan Asado Negro

Name: Creamy Venezuelan Asado Negro
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Beef eye round or rump roast, 2 lbs; Red wine, 1 cup; Garlic, minced, 3 cloves; Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, To taste; Brown sugar, 1/4 cup; Onion, finely chopped, 1 large; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Beef broth, 2 cups; Balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup; Soy sauce, 2 tbsp; Bay leaf, 1; Cinnamon stick, 1 stick; Cloves, 3; Cumin powder, 1/2 tsp; Heavy cream, 1/2 cup; Butter, 2 tbsp

A sumptuous Venezuelan dish featuring slow-cooked beef in a sweet caramelized sauce that perfectly marries savory and sweet flavors.

4.6(531 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 27, 2025

Creamy Venezuelan Asado Negro — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 10 min

Cook

3 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Beef Marinade

For the Caramelized Sauce

For the Cooking

For the Creamy Finish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 549 kcal
Protein: 33.3 g
Carbs: 18 g
Fat: 35.9 g
Fiber: 0.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3295 kcal
Protein: 199.7 g
Carbs: 107.8 g
Fat: 215.6 g
Fiber: 4.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Beef eye round or rump roast 2 lbs	1820	190	0	120	0
Red wine 1 cup	200	0	8	0	0
Garlic, minced 3 cloves	12	0.6	3	0	0.2
Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp	20	0.1	5.2	0	0
Salt and freshly ground black pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Brown sugar 1/4 cup	213	0	55	0	0
Onion, finely chopped 1 large	60	1.8	14	0.1	2.2
Olive oil 2 tbsp	239	0	0	27	0
Beef broth 2 cups	30	2	2	1	0
Balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup	52	0	12	0	0
Soy sauce 2 tbsp	20	2	1	0	0
Bay leaf 1	2	0	0.5	0	0.1
Cinnamon stick 1 stick	6	0	2	0.1	1.3
Cloves 3	5	0	1	0.2	0.6
Cumin powder 1/2 tsp	4	0.2	0.7	0.2	0.3
Heavy cream 1/2 cup	408	2.8	3.4	44	0
Butter 2 tbsp	204	0.2	0	23	0

These values are estimates and are not intended as dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef

1
Combine Ingredients
Combine beef with red wine, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
2
Marinate
Cover and refrigerate; marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Tip: For a deeper flavor, marinate overnight.
3
Prep for Cooking
Remove beef from marinade and pat dry, reserving the marinade.

Preparing the Sauce

1
Sauté Onions
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
2
Caramelize Sugar
Stir in brown sugar, cooking until sugar has caramelized.
Tip: Ensure the caramelized sugar does not burn. Pro Tip: Stir constantly when caramelizing to achieve a smooth consistency.
3
Add Liquids
Add balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and reserved marinade; cook until slightly reduced.

How to Make Creamy Venezuelan Asado Negro

Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Browning the Beef
In the same pot, sear the beef until browned on all sides.
2
Simmering
Add beef broth, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, and cumin to the pot, bringing it to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.
3
Creamy Finish
Towards the end of cooking, add heavy cream and butter, stirring well.