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Posta Negra (Colombian-Style Black Beef)|mycolombianrecipes.com

Posta Negra Recipe

Erica Dinho
5 from 18 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 507 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 3 pounds beef eye round roast or chuck roast
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 1 large onion
  • Salt and pepper to your taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or salsa negra
  • ½ cup brown sugar or grated panela
  • 1 cup of Coca-Cola
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine

Instructions
 

  • Place the onions and garlic in a food processor and puree.
  • Place the beef in a zip lock bag, add the onion mixture, salt and pepper.
  • Be sure the beef is covered with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter and brown the meat on all sides.
  • Add beef broth and wine to cover the beef and cook for 2 hours over medium heat.
  • Add the brown sugar, Coca-Cola, butter and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Cook for about 45 minutes more. To serve slice the beef and pour the sauce on top.

Notes

*Use a good red wine to cook the beef.
*I prefer to marinade the beef overnight.
*I recommend using a good-quality beef broth.
*Check the meat after two hours of cooking if the sauce is getting dry add one cup of water to the pot and continue cooking.
*You can store this posta negra in the fridge up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 52gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 587mgPotassium: 1033mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 6mg
Keyword beef recipes, posta negra
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