60 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
—Rating
Nutrition facts
380 kcalCalories
30 gProtein
15 gCarbs
20 gFat
Approximate values estimated by AI
Quick Beef Mechado
70% authentic · Filipino-inspired
A simplified and faster version of Beef Mechado, using pre-cut beef and fewer ingredients, while retaining the signature tomato-based flavor profile.
Ingredients
Servings4
- Beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes500g
- Soy sauce1/4 cup
- Calamansi juice or lemon juice2 tbsp
- Tomato paste1/4 cup
- Garlic powder1 tsp
- Onion powder1 tsp
- Water1.5 cups
- Carrots, sliced1 medium
- Red bell pepper, sliced1/2
- Cooking oil1 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
In a bowl, combine beef, soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic powder, and onion powder. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- 2
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Brown the marinated beef.
- 3
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add water, bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, or until beef is almost tender.
- 5
Add carrots and bell pepper. Continue simmering for another 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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