Reimagining a Filipino Classic
Beef Adobo stands as a robust variation of the Philippines' beloved national dish, offering deeper, richer flavors that transform this everyday staple into something extraordinary. While pork and chicken adobo dominate Filipino tables, this beef version brings a luxurious heartiness that elevates the familiar vinegar-garlic-soy sauce trinity to new heights. The tougher cut of beef, when properly braised, yields fork-tender morsels that soak up the complex adobo sauce beautifully.
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Beef Adobo exemplifies how Filipino cuisine masters the art of transformation - turning simple ingredients into profound flavors through time-honored techniques. This heartier version maintains all the beloved qualities of classic adobo while offering new dimensions of taste and texture. It stands as testament to how traditional dishes can evolve while staying true to their roots, and how a nation's culinary identity can be expressed through countless variations on a theme. Whether served at family dinners or special occasions, Beef Adobo carries the soul of Filipino cooking in every tender, flavorful bite.
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This recipe for beef adobo, referred to as "adobong baka" in Filipino cuisine, is highly flavorful and goes well with a lot of rice. Pork adobo is a common dish in the Philippines since the "adobo" is a national dish. This beef adobo is not a typical adobo dish; I don’t know if you’ve tried it already, if not yet. Please try our recipe; it is super easy to prepare and yummy.
Peel, mince, and dice the spices needed in the recipe. Set aside.
Prepare the beef meat by cutting it into bite-sized or desired-size pieces. Wash the meat thoroughly and drain the water.
Pour a sufficient amount of water into a pot and bring it to a boil.
When it reaches the boiling point, add the beef meat. Cook the meat for 5 minutes, covered, in the pot.
Remove the meat from the pot and discard the liquid.
In a wok or pan, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat for sauteing. Add the garlic and saute for a few seconds, then add the onion and saute until translucent and soft.
Add the boiled beef meat and stir-fry for a few minutes. Season it with soy sauce and oyster sauce. Stir. Then add the vinegar and cook, covered, for 5 minutes without stirring.
Add salt, ground pepper, sugar, and dry bay leaves. Stir and cover.
Simmer it for 45 minutes or until the meat is fork-tender.
Cook until the liquid evaporates or the sauce becomes thick and caramelized.
Taste it and adjust as necessary before serving. Add more salt, sugar, and pepper as desired.
Serve it warm with steaming rice. Happy cooking! Share and enjoy the food.
Servings 6
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.