
The tender beef brisket pieces smothered in thick tomato sauce is best eaten with tons of rice!

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The tender beef brisket pieces smothered in thick tomato sauce is best eaten with tons of rice!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Main Dishes, Sauces, Spreads, Dip
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4-5
Ingredients
Mechado
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 3 cloves Garlic crushed
- 10 bulbs onion sliced
- 1 kilo Beef (use brisket or mechado cut), cubed
- 2 cups Tomato sauce
- 1 Cup water
- 1 large Potatoes cubed
- 1 large carrot cubed
- 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat cooking oil in a pan then saute the garlic and onions.
- Add the beef and saute for about 3 minutes or until color turns light brown.
- Add the tomato sauce and water then simmer until the meat is tender. Add water as needed.
- Add the soy sauce, ground black pepper, and salt then simmer until excess liquid evaporates. Â
- Add the potatoes and carrots then cook until the potatoes are tender (about 15 to 25 minutes).
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