Beef Mechado (Filipino Beef Stew)
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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 stalks celery sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 large bay leaves
- 1 large potato, cut into cubes
- 1 large carrot, cut into cubes
- ½ large red bell pepper, cut into cubes
- 1-2 cups water or beef broth
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, fry the meat in each side until slightly golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, add oil and sautee onion and garlic until aromatic. Add tomatoes and cook until soften.
- Add back the meat, tomato paste, soy sauce, lemon juice, water, and bay leaves. Simmer in low-medium heat until the meat is tender for about an hour or until the meat is tender.
- Add the potato, carrot, 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: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 21gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 753mgPotassium: 805mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3008IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 3mg
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