Save this recipe !!! BEEF Mechado

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 carrot, cut into chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp calamansi juice or lemon juice
  • 2 cups beef broth or water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent.
  2. Add the beef chunks and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. Pour in soy sauce and calamansi (or lemon) juice. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add tomato sauce, beef broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 1-1.5 hours or until the beef is tender.
  5. Add potatoes and carrots. Continue to cook until vegetables are soft.
  6. Add red bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy!

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