Beef Mechado (Filipino Beef Stew) Recipe
Beef Mechado is a Filipino-style tomato-braised beef stew. This Spanish-influenced dish is slowly cooked over a long period to make the meat tender, juicy, and flavorful that melts in your mouth. This classic Filipino stew is hearty and perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
1 braised pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef chuck, 1 inch cube size
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups tomatoes fresh
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 stalks celery sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 large bay leaves
- 1 cup potatoes cut into cubes
- 1 cup carrots cut into cubes
- ½ large red bell pepper cut into cubes
- 1-2 cups beef broth or water
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of oil, fry the meat on each side until slightly golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil and saute onion and garlic until aromatic. Add tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Add back the meat, tomato paste, soy sauce, lemon juice, water, and bay leaves. Simmer in low-medium heat for about an hour or until the meat is tender.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, and celery and cook for 5-10 minutes on medium heat or until they are softened. Add bell pepper, salt, and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings accordingly. Ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 22gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 1014mgPotassium: 971mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5521IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
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