Mechado Filipino Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Mechado Filipino Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1/4 cup of good dark soy sauce; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 3 garlic cloves (minced or crushed); 1 medium onion, diced; 1 teaspoon patis (fish sauce); 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 1/2 cups water; 3 dashes Tabasco sauce; 2 -3 cups beef stock; 2 bay leaves; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped in 2 inch pieces; kosher salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup of good dark soy sauce
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 garlic cloves (minced or crushed)
1 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon patis (fish sauce)
1 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
3 dashes Tabasco sauce
2 -3 cups beef stock
2 bay leaves
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
2 carrots, peeled and chopped in 2 inch pieces
kosher salt, to taste

1
Marinate beef in soy sauce, lemon, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
2
Brown garlic in oil, set aside. Brown beef, working in batches if necessary (reserve the marinade). Return beef to pot, add onions and season with patis. When the onions are wilted, add tomato sauce and water and stir. After about two minutes, add Tabasco, beef stock, 2 tablespoons of reserved marinade, bay leaves and bell pepper. Let come to a boil, then lower heat to simmer. Add reserved garlic. Let it stew for several hours, stirring occasionally. When meat is tender, add potatoes and carrots. Continue cooking until the potatoes are fork tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice.

737

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, 1/2 lemon, juice of, 1/4 cup of good dark soy sauce, fresh ground black pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Mechado Filipino Beef Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mechado Filipino Beef Stew

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