Save this recipe !!! BEEF Mechado

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 cup calamansi juice or lemon juice
  • 1 cup beef broth or water
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste or 1 small can tomato sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, marinate the beef in soy sauce and calamansi (or lemon juice) for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add tomatoes and cook until softened.
  4. Add the marinated beef and cook until browned on all sides.
  5. Pour in the beef broth (or water) and tomato paste (or sauce). Add bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
  6. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours or until beef is tender.
  7. Add potatoes and carrots. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender.
  8. Add bell pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy!

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