Beef Mechado

Beef Mechado

Beef Mechado is a type of stew with tomato sauce. This dish is somewhat similar to other Filipino dishes such as the Kaldereta (caldereta), Estofada (or Estofado), and as well as the Afritada because of the base ingredient used (which is tomato sauce).  If we look closely, there are differences (aside from the name  )such as the manner of cooking or preparation and ingredients used.


Ingredients:

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 piece large onion, sliced

2 lbs beef chuck,cubed

8 ounces tomato sauce

1 cup water

3 tbsp cooking oil

1 slice lemon with rind

1 piece large potato, cubed

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

2 pcs. bay leaves (laurel)

salt to taste

Cooking Procedure:

Heat cooking oil in a pan then saute the garlic and onion.
Put-in the beef and saute for about 3 minutes or until color turns light brown
Add the tomato sauce and water then simmer until the meat is tender. Add water as needed
Add the soy sauce, ground black pepper, lemon rind, laurel leaves, and salt then simmer until excess liquid evaporates
Put-in the potatoes and cook until the potatoes are soft (about 15 to 25 minutes)
Place in a serving plate then serve hot with rice. Share and Enjoy!