Beef Mechado recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1/4 cup calamansi juice (or lemon juice)
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth or water
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, marinate beef in soy sauce, calamansi juice, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion, and tomato until soft.
  3. Add marinated beef and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth. Add bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
  5. Cover and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beef is tender. Add more water if needed.
  6. Add potatoes and cook until tender.
  7. Stir in bell pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
  8. Season with salt to taste.
  9. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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