Beef Mechado

Name: Beef Mechado
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 pounds chuck roast or top round, cut into 2-inch cubes; 1/4 pound pork fat, cut into thin strips; 1/4 cup oil; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered; 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes; 1 onion, peeled and chopped; 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1/4 cup lemon or calamansi juice; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 cups water; 2 bay leaves; 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and cut into cubes; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into cubes; salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:2h

Mechadong Baka is a Filipino-style beef stew made of larded beef chunks, potatoes, and carrots. This beef mechado is a hearty and tasty meal, braised in citrus juice, soy sauce, and tomato sauce.

Updated at: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:29:01 GMT