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Herbaceous Brazilian Barreado

Name: Herbaceous Brazilian Barreado
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 270 min
Total time: 360 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Boneless beef chuck, 1 kg — cut into large chunks; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Garlic, 4 cloves — minced; Salt, 1 tablespoon; Black pepper, 1 teaspoon; Paprika, 2 tablespoons; Cumin powder, 1 teaspoon; Coriander powder, 1 teaspoon; Bay leaves, 2 leaves; Onion, 2 large — sliced; Tomato, 4 — chopped; Red bell pepper, 1 — sliced; Beef broth, 2 cups; Fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup — chopped; Fresh parsley, 1/2 cup — chopped

A rich and flavorful Brazilian dish slow-cooked to perfection using a blend of herbs and spices, known for its tender texture and deep taste.

5(319 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 9, 2025

Herbaceous Brazilian Barreado — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 30 min

Cook

4 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Beef Marinade

For the Spice Blend

For the Stew Base

For the Herbaceous Finish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 429 kcal
Protein: 32.4 g
Carbs: 12 g
Fat: 28.6 g
Fiber: 2.9 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2573 kcal
Protein: 194.2 g
Carbs: 71.9 g
Fat: 171.5 g
Fiber: 17.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Boneless beef chuck 1 kg — cut into large chunks	2000	180	0	140	0
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
Garlic 4 cloves — minced	20	1	5	0	0.5
Salt 1 tablespoon	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper 1 teaspoon	6	0	1.5	0	0.5
Paprika 2 tablespoons	36	2	7	2	4
Cumin powder 1 teaspoon	8	0.5	1	0.5	1
Coriander powder 1 teaspoon	5	0.5	1	0	0.5
Bay leaves 2 leaves	1	0	0.2	0	0
Onion 2 large — sliced	100	2	24	0	4
Tomato 4 — chopped	88	4	20	0	4
Red bell pepper 1 — sliced	37	1	9	0	3
Beef broth 2 cups	30	3	3	1	0
Fresh cilantro 1/2 cup — chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Fresh parsley 1/2 cup — chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef

1
Combine marinade ingredients
In a large bowl, combine beef chunks with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
2
Refrigerate meat
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to infuse flavors.
3
Temper meat
Remove from fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
Tip: Ensure the beef is brought to room temperature before cooking to ensure even cooking.
4
Pro Tip
Use fresh herbs and grind spices just before cooking for intensified flavors.

Preparing the Spice Blend

1
Mix spices
In a small bowl, mix paprika, cumin, coriander, and bay leaves.
2
Set aside
Set aside for later use.

How to Make Herbaceous Brazilian Barreado

Total time: 6 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Brown the Beef
In a large pot, heat a bit of olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches.
2
Sauté Vegetables
Remove the beef and in the same pot, sauté onions, tomatoes, and red bell pepper until soft.
3
Simmer the Stew
Return the beef to the pot, add the spice blend, pour in beef broth, cover and simmer on low for 3 hours.