Beef Mechado

Name: Beef Mechado
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed; 2 tbsp cooking oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 head yellow onion, chopped; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp calamansi juice; 2 cups tomato sauce; 2 cups beef broth; 2 bay leaves; 2 large russet potatoes, cubed; 1 large red bell pepper, sliced

A rich Filipino beef stew braised in tangy tomato sauce, soy sauce, and citrus with tender potatoes and bell peppers.

110 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
2 tbsp cooking oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 head yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp calamansi juice
2 cups tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
2 bay leaves
2 large russet potatoes, cubed
1 large red bell pepper, sliced

Instructions

1

In a bowl, marinate 2 lbs cubed beef chuck roast with 1/4 cup soy sauce and 2 tbsp calamansi juice for 30 minutes.
2

Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
3

Add 1 head chopped yellow onion and 4 cloves minced garlic, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened.
4

Add marinated beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes.
5

Pour in 2 cups tomato sauce and 2 cups beef broth, then add 2 bay leaves.
6

Cover and simmer on low heat until beef reaches an internal temperature of at least 160F and is tender, about 60 minutes.
7

Add 2 large cubed russet potatoes and 1 large sliced red bell pepper, cooking for another 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Questions

Can I make Beef Mechado gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Beef Mechado keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Beef Mechado?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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