Beef Afritada
Beef Afritada with fork-tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce. Hearty and delicious, this Filipino beef stew is always a family favorite.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 2 hr
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/4 cup oil
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into cubes
- ½ green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2- inch cubes
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups water
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add potatoes and carrots and cook, turning once or twice until lightly browned. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- 2
Remove oil from the pan except for about 2 tablespoons. Add bell peppers and cook for about 30 to 45 seconds. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- 3
Increase heat to medium-high heat. Add beef and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- 4
Add another tablespoon of oil if needed. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring regularly until softened.
- 5
Add beef.
- 6
Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- 7
Add crushed tomatoes, water, and tomato paste. Stir until well distributed and bring to a boil.
- 8
Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beef is tender. Add more water in 1/2 cup increments as needed if the sauce is drying out before the meat is tender.
- 9
Add potatoes and carrots and continue to cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and the sauce is slightly thickened and reduced as desired.
- 10
Add bell peppers and cook for about 1 minute or until tender yet crisp.
- 11
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.