Description
A rich and hearty Filipino beef stew simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce with tender beef, vegetables, and bright citrus notes. This comforting dish is perfect served over rice.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 medium potatoes, cubed
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the beef with soy sauce and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the marinated beef and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth, then add fish sauce and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours until the beef is tender.
- Add potatoes and carrots, and cook for another 10–15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the red bell pepper and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the beef overnight.
- You can substitute calamansi juice for lemon juice for a more authentic taste.
- Serve hot with steamed white rice.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Adjust seasoning based on preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stew
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
