Mechado
A hearty Filipino beef stew with tender chuck, potatoes, and a rich tomato sauce, finished with a kick of chili and fresh herbs.
- Total time
- 90 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut the 1.5 lb beef chuck into 1-inch cubes and season with 1 tsp salt. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Brown the beef in batches, turning occasionally, until deeply browned on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Step 3
In the same pot, add 1 sliced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Step 4
Return the beef to the pot. Add 1 cup tomato sauce and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender, about 1 hour.
Step 5
Add 2 peeled and cubed potatoes and 2 whole red chili peppers. Simmer uncovered until potatoes are fork-tender and sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
Step 6
Season with salt to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if you have them. Serve hot with rice.
Step 7
Optional: stir in a splash of fish sauce or a squeeze of lemon for extra depth.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- cutting board
- knife
- wooden spoon
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