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Paulista Stew

São Paulo — Mother recipe · en it

A classic of Paulista cuisine, the virado is a hearty stew packed with flavors and ingredients.

⏱️ 15 min prep + 120 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs of beef, cut into pieces
  • 1 lb of veal, cut into pieces
  • 2 zucchini, cubed
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 100 g of shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 100 g of red bell peppers, sliced
  • 100 g of green bell peppers, sliced
  • 100 g of yellow bell peppers, sliced
  • 200 g of potatoes, cubed
  • 200 g of carrots, sliced
  • 200 g of red onions, sliced
  • 200 g of broccoli, cut into pieces

Method

  1. In a large pot, sear the beef and veal in a bit of oil.
  2. Add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, potatoes, carrots, red onions, and broccoli.
  4. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 2 hours.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with sliced red bell peppers.

The story

Virado is a traditional dish that dates back to Portuguese colonization, but it became particularly popular in São Paulo during the 1960s and 1970s.

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