Beef Mechado Recipe
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
sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 2 pieces bay leaves
laurel
- salt to taste
Directions
- 1
Heat cooking oil in a pan then saute the garlic and onion.
- 2
Put-in the beef and saute for about 3 minutes or until color turns light brown
- 3
Add the tomato sauce and water then simmer until the meat is tender. Add water as needed. Note this can take 60 to 120 minutes depending on the quality of the beef.
- 4
Add the soy sauce, ground black pepper, lemon rind, laurel leaves, and salt then simmer until excess liquid evaporates
- 5
Put-in the potatoes and cook until the potatoes are soft
- 6
Place in a serving plate then serve hot with rice. Share and Enjoy!
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting and deeply flavorful beef stew that’s perfect for family dinner? This Beef Mechado recipe delivers a satisfying, hearty meal that will warm you from the inside out.
This recipe skillfully combines succulent beef chuck with aromatic garlic and onion, simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce. The result is a deeply savory flavor profile that's both familiar and incredibly satisfying, perfect for soaking up with rice.
Expect a robust and tender beef stew, where cubes of beef chuck, when cooked slowly, melt in your mouth. The sauce, built on tomato sauce, water, and soy sauce, will be savory with a subtle tang, beautifully infused with bay leaves and a hint of lemon rind. Slices of potato add a comforting starchiness, absorbing all the delicious liquid to make every bite a delight.
Customization & Variations
While this recipe features classic beef chuck and potato, feel free to experiment. For extra vegetables, consider adding carrots or bell peppers alongside the potatoes for more color and nutrients. If you're looking for a slightly different citrus note, a splash of calamansi juice could be used instead of the lemon slice. You could also swap the beef chuck for other stewing cuts like round steak for a leaner option, though beef chuck offers exceptional tenderness.
This rich beef stew is ideal for a comforting weekend meal or a hearty family dinner. Serve it simply with steamed white rice to ensure no drop of that delicious sauce goes to waste.