Beef Mechado (Filipino Beef Stew Recipe)

INGREDIENTS

• 3.5 lb (1.5 kg) beef braising short ribs, cut between the bones
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 3 fresh bay leaves, or 4 dried bay leaves
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) soy sauce
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground pepper
• 2 Yukon gold potatoes, quartered
• 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) green peas
• Salt
• 2 cups steamed rice (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Add beef, onions, carrots, tomatoes, bay leaves, soy sauce, tomato paste and pepper to a Dutch oven; stir to combine well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours, set over medium heat, or until beef is just tender. Add potatoes and green peppers; cook for an additional hour or until potatoes are tender and beef is fork tender.
3. Add peas and cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve over rice if desired.

Source : The Hot Plate

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