Beef Mechado without Tomato Sauce
Enjoy a simple and flavorful Beef Mechado without tomato sauce! Tender beef is simmered in savory soy sauce, garlic, onions, and spices, with potatoes and carrots for a hearty, comforting Filipino stew that’s perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds beef cut into cubes
- half lemon juice for marinade
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce for marinade
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion peeled and sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes cubed
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3-4 cups water start with 3 cups and more if needed
- 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 pieces bay leaves
- 2 medium potato (yellow) peeled and cubed
- 1 medium carrots peeled and cubed
- 1 medium bell peppers seeded and cubed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate beef with soy sauce and calamansi or lemon juice. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- In over medium heat pan, add oil, add beef and sear until lightly browned on all sides. Set it aside.
- In the same pan, heat oil and sauté garlic, onion and tomatoes until fragrant.
- Add browned beef back to the pan, stir in tomato paste until well combined.
- Pour in water, then add bay leaves, oyster sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 45–60 minutes in low heat until the beef is tender. Tip: Add more broth if needed or extend the simmering time for extra tender beef
- Stir in potatoes and carrots and cook for 8-10 minutes until vegetables are soft. Add bell peppers and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve with rice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 584.5kcalCarbohydrates: 20.9gProtein: 32gFat: 41.4gSaturated Fat: 13.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 19.4gTrans Fat: 2.1gCholesterol: 120.8mgSodium: 953.3mgPotassium: 882.4mgFiber: 2.9gSugar: 14.6gVitamin A: 4145IUVitamin C: 51.9mgCalcium: 77.4mgIron: 4.5mg
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