Filipino Beef Mechado
This hearty Filipino beef stew features tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce, brightened with soy sauce and calamansi. Potatoes and carrots are added to create a comforting and flavorful main course.
Originálny recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 1 h 50 min
- Porcie
- 4
- Náročnosť
- Stredná
- Na porciu
- 732 kcal
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Príprava
Suroviny
Suroviny
- 900 gbeef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 2 lyžicavegetable oil
- 1 ksyellow onion, chopped
- 4 strúčikgarlic, minced
- 2 lyžicatomato paste
- 400 gcanned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 500 mlbeef broth
- 2 ksbay leaf
- 2 kspotato, peeled and cubed
- 2 kscarrot, peeled and sliced
- 1 ksred bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 ksgreen bell pepper, cut into strips
- 0,5 lyžičkasalt, or to taste
marinade
- 60 mlsoy sauce
- 30 mlcalamansi juice
- 0,5 lyžičkablack pepper, freshly ground
Vybavenie
large pot · dutch oven
Postup
Krok za krokom
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the beef chuck with the soy sauce, calamansi juice, and black pepper.
Približne 2 min
Poznámka kuchára: If calamansi is unavailable, use lime juice as a substitute.
- 2
Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Približne 30 min
Poznámka kuchára: For deeper flavor, marinate overnight.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Približne 2 min
- 4
Remove the beef from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and pat the beef dry with paper towels.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: Drying the beef helps achieve a better sear.
- 5
Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, then remove from the pot and set aside.
Približne 10 min
Poznámka kuchára: Do not overcrowd the pot to ensure proper browning.
- 6
Add the onion to the pot and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Približne 5 min
- 7
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 8
Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Približne 2 min
Poznámka kuchára: Cooking the tomato paste deepens its flavor.
- 9
Return the seared beef to the pot, then pour in the reserved marinade, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and add the bay leaves.
Približne 2 min
- 10
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
Približne 1 h
Poznámka kuchára: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 11
Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot and continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Približne 20 min
- 12
Stir in the red and green bell peppers and cook for 5 more minutes, until slightly softened but still vibrant.
Približne 5 min
- 13
Season with salt to taste, adjusting if needed.
Približne 1 min
- 14
Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Približne 1 min
Na porciu
Výživové údaje
- Kalórie
- 731,9kcal
- Bielkoviny
- 49,6g
- Sacharidy
- 34,5g
- Tuky
- 44,7g
- Vláknina
- 6,5g
- Cukry
- 12,3g
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Správne uchovanie
Store leftover Mechado in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, or in the microwave until warmed through.
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