Simple BEEF Mechado
Ingredients:
• 1 kilogram beef chunks
• ⅓ cup soy sauce
• ½ sliced lemon (juice)
• ground black pepper
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 2 carrot
• 2 medium potatoes
• 1 large green bell pepper
• cooking oil
• 180g tomato sauce
• 1 pc beef broth cube
• thai chili
• 4 pcs bay leaves
• water
Methods:
In a bowl combine the beef, soy sauce, lemon and pepper. Mix well and marinate for 1 hour.
Put oil in the pan, saute the garlic and onion until fragrant. Add the marinated beef, saute for a minute.
Add bay leaves and marinade sauce, stir. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stir occasionally.
Add tomato sauce, stir to combine. Add 2 cups water, beef cubes and chili, stir. Cover and cook for 40 minutes – 1 hour or until tender. (add water if needed). Add the carrot, potato and cook are soft. Then add the bell peppers and cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.