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carne estufada

[KAR-ne es-tu-FA-da]
nounfemininepl: carnes estufadas
stewed meat
1. A meat dish prepared by slow-cooking meat in a covered pot with vegetables, broth, and seasonings until tender
The carne estufada was tender and flavorful after hours of slow cooking.
A carne estufada estava macia e saborosa após horas de cozimento lento.
2. A traditional Portuguese and Brazilian comfort food often served with rice or potatoes
She served carne estufada with boiled potatoes for dinner.
Ela serviu carne estufada com batatas cozidas no jantar.
Synonyms
carne guisadaensopado de carnecarne cozida
Antonyms
carne assadacarne grelhada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carne estufada
Most common term throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
carne estufada
Standard usage, sometimes called 'carne guisada'
São Paulo
carne estufada
Common preparation in home cooking
Portugal
carne estufada
Traditional dish, part of Portuguese culinary heritage

Related Idioms & Phrases

carne estufada com batata
carne estufada no fogão
receita de carne estufada
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