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Mechado Filipino Beef Stew
Mechado is a classic Filipino beef stew that combines tender chunks of beef with hearty vegetables in a savory tomato-based sauce. This comforting dish is...
- Prep time
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- Cook time
- Not listed
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 kg steak cubed
- 1 tablespoon garlic crushed
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 potatoes cut into cubes
- 1 carrot sliced
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Deep fry the carrots and potatoes until brown and tender.
- 2
In a hot pan, brown the beef steak in small batches until browned.
- 3
In the pan juices, sauté the garlic and onion, then add the lemon juice, soy sauce, pepper, and tomato sauce.
- 4
Simmer for a few moments before adding back the carrots, meat, and potatoes into the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Simmer for 25 minutes before serving over steamed rice.