Try this Simple BEEF Mechado

Ingredients:

  • 1 kilogram beef chunks
  • â…“ 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

Instructions:
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.