
Mechadong Baka (Filipino Beef Mechado)
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
4 -6 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino

Mechadong Baka (Filipino Beef Mechado)
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A recipe for Mechadong Baka (Filipino Beef Mechado). This tomato-based stew is filled with pieces of tender beef and vegetables.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound (680 grams) beef chuck roast cut into 2 inch (5 centimeter) pieces
- 1/4 pound (113 grams) pork fat optional, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) calamansi or lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion peeled and diced
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and crushed
- 1 1/2 cups (355 milliliters) water
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) tomato sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 potatoes peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch (4 centimeter) pieces
- 2 carrots peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch (4 centimeter) pieces
- 1 red bell pepper stem and seeds removed, cut into 1 1/2 inch (4 centimeter) pieces
- 1 green bell pepper stem and seeds removed, cut into 1 1/2 inch (4 centimeter) pieces
- Steamed rice for serving
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Instructions
- If using, cut a small hole in the center of each piece of beef and add a strip of pork fat.
- Place the prepared beef in a large bowl and add the soy sauce, calamansi juice, and a sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper. Toss to coat, then cover and refrigerate for 1-3 hours.
- In a large pot, drizzle the oil over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook until just fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Remove the beef from the marinade (reserve the liquid) and add to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- Add the water, tomato sauce, reserved marinade, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Add the potato, carrot, and bell pepper pieces. Continue to cook for another 20-30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
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