BeefFilipino

Beef Asado

Name: Beef Asado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1.5kg Beef; 1 Beef Stock Concentrate; 8 ounces Tomato Puree; 3 cups Water; 6 tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1 tbs White Wine Vinegar; 2 tbs Pepper; 4 Bay Leaf; 1/2 Lemon; 2 tbs Tomato Sauce; 3 tbs Butter; 1/2 cup Olive Oil; 1 chopped Onion; 4 cloves Garlic

Beef Asado is a classic Filipino dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Beef, Beef Stock Concentrate, Tomato Puree, Soy Sauce, White Wine Vinegar, Pepper, Bay Leaf, Lemon, Tomato Sauce, Butter, Onion and Garlic, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Filipino cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Beef Caldereta.

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Ingredients

Beef1.5kg
Beef Stock Concentrate1
Tomato Puree8 ounces
Water3 cups
Soy Sauce6 tablespoons
White Wine Vinegar1 tbs
Pepper2 tbs
Bay Leaf4
Lemon1/2
Tomato Sauce2 tbs
Butter3 tbs
Olive Oil1/2 cup
Onion1 chopped
Garlic4 cloves

Step-by-Step Instructions

26 steps

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Step 1

Combine beef, crushed peppercorn, soy sauce, vinegar, dried bay leaves, lemon, and tomato sauce.

Step 2🥄 Mix

Mix well.

Step 3🥣 Marinate⏱️ 30 minutes

Marinate beef for at least 30 minutes.

Step 4🥣 Marinate

Put the marinated beef in a cooking pot along with remaining marinade.

Step 5

Add water.

Step 6♨️ Boil

Let boil.

Step 7

Add Knorr Beef Cube.

Step 8🥄 Mix

Stir.

Step 9🍲 Simmer⏱️ 40 minutes

Cover the pot and cook for 40 minutes in low heat.

Step 10

Turn the beef over.

Step 11

Add tomato paste.

Step 12

Continue cooking until beef tenderizes.

Step 13

Set aside.

Step 14

Heat oil in a pan.

Step 15🍳 Fry

Fry the potato until it browns.

Step 16

Turn over and continue frying the opposite side.

Step 17

Remove from the pan and place on a clean plate.

Step 18

Do the same with the carrots.

Step 19

Save 3 tablespoons of cooking oil from the pan where the potato was fried.

Step 20🥘 Sauté

Saute onion and garlic until onion softens.

Step 21

Pour-in the sauce from the beef stew.

Step 22♨️ Boil

Let boil.

Step 23

Add the beef.

Step 24⏱️ 2 minutes

Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 25

Add butter and let it melt.

Step 26

Continue cooking until the sauce reduces to half.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Beef Asado carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown beef in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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