🇵🇭 Philippines recipe
Mechado
Mechado is a hearty Filipino beef stew that gets its name from the Spanish word 'mecha,' meaning wick, referring to the strips of pork fat traditionally larded into the beef to keep it moist during braising. The beef is slowly simmered in a rich tomato sauce with potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers until fork-tender. It is comfort food at its finest, a dish that fills the home with an irresistible aroma as it cooks low and slow.
Prep20 mins
Cook2 hrs
Serves5
Difficultymedium
Ingredients
- 1 kg beef chuck or brisket, cut into large 5cm cubes
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon calamansi juice or lemon juice
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 medium carrots, roll-cut into chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into large pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbs
- 14 g
- Fat
- 22 g
