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Beef Mechado

Name: Beef Mechado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 3 cloves Garlic; 1 sliced Onion; 2 Lbs Beef; 8 ounces Tomato Puree; 1 cup Water; 3 tbs Olive Oil; 1 Slice Lemon; 1 large Potatoes; 1/4 cup Soy Sauce; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 2 Bay Leaves; To taste Salt

Beef Mechado 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 Garlic, Onion, Beef, Tomato Puree, Lemon, Potatoes, Soy Sauce and Bay Leaves, 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 Asado.

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Ingredients

Garlic3 cloves
Onion1 sliced
Beef2 Lbs
Tomato Puree8 ounces
Water1 cup
Olive Oil3 tbs
Lemon1 Slice
Potatoes1 large
Soy Sauce1/4 cup
Black Pepper1/2 tsp
Bay Leaves2
SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

12 steps

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Step 1🥣 Marinate

Make the beef tenderloin marinade by combining soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, olive oil, sugar, salt, and ground black pepper in a large bowl.

Step 2🥄 Mix

Mix well.

Step 3🥣 Marinate

Add the cubed beef tenderloin to the bowl with the beef tenderloin marinade.

Step 4

Gently toss to coat the beef.

Step 5⏱️ 1 hour

Let it stay for 1 hour.

Step 6

Using a metal or bamboo skewer, assemble the beef kebob by skewering the vegetables and marinated beef tenderloin.

Step 7⏱️ 3 minutes

Heat-up the grill and start grilling the beef kebobs for 3 minutes per side.

Step 8

This will give you a medium beef that is juicy and tender on the inside.

Step 9

Add more time if you want your beef well done, but it will be less tender.

Step 10

Transfer to a serving plate.

Step 11✨ Serve

Serve with Saffron rice.

Step 12

Share and enjoy!

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Beef Mechado 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

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, garlic can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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