Beefs Portuguese Style recipe

6 servings

3/4 cup red wine

1/4 cup water

10 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon chile paste

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks

1/3 cup vegetable oil

In a medium bowl, combine red wine, water, garlic, chile paste, white pepper and salt.

Add beef, and turn to coat evenly.

In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, fry 3 steaks for 2 minutes on each side; Set steaks aside, and drain liquids into the red wine mixture.

Repeat with remaining beef.

Pour oil into skillet, and reduce heat to medium-low.

Fry steaks for a second time, 2 minutes on each side.

Drain oil, and return all steaks and marinade to the pan.

Allow to boil for 2 minutes.