Why Does No One Talks About This Portuguese Stew?!

Why does no one talk about this Portuguese stew?! Today I’m making Carne à Jardineira—a humble, cozy beef stew that tastes like Sunday lunch at your avó’s house… but with a few cheeky twists.
We’re talking fall-apart tender beef, garden veggies, and a broth so good you’ll want to drink it. I snuck in a couple of unexpected ingredients (yes, even fish sauce!) to boost the flavor without messing with the soul of the dish.
This is the kind of stew that hugs you from the inside. Serve it with crusty bread, a glass of wine, and someone you like. Or don’t. More for you.

🥕 Carne à Jardineira
🥩 Main Ingredients:
• 800g shortrib, cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 large tomato, chopped (or 150ml tomato passata)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp white soy sauce (shiro shoyu)
• 150ml white wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 Tbsp Garlic paste
• 1 Tbsp Garlic powder
• 1 Tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & white pepper to taste
• 500ml chicken stock
• 500ml water
• 500g potatoes in cubes
• 100g peas (fresh or frozen)