Beef Mechado Recipe

Beef Mechado Recipe – The Hearty Filipino Stew

Savor the rich, comforting flavors of Mechadong Baka – tender beef chunks simmered in a tomato-based sauce with potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. This classic Filipino stew is slow-cooked to perfection, making it ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings.

Why This Beef Mechado Recipe is a Must-Try:

🍖 Fall-Off-The-Bone Tender – Beef slow-cooked until melt-in-your-mouth soft
🍅 Rich Tomato Sauce – Infused with soy sauce, bay leaves, and citrusy tang
🥔 Hearty & Filling – Loaded with potatoes and carrots for a complete meal
🍚 Perfect with Rice – That savory sauce is meant to be poured over steaming rice

Secrets to the Best Mechado:

✔️ Use beef chuck or brisket – Perfect balance of meat and fat
✔️ Sear the beef first – Locks in juices for deeper flavor
✔️ Simmer low and slow – Ensures tender meat and rich sauce

How to Serve It Like a Pro:

🍋 With calamansi or lemon wedges – A bright, tangy contrast
🌿 Garnished with parsley – Adds freshness and color
🥖 Crusty bread on the side – For soaking up every drop of sauce

Fun Fact: The name “Mechado” comes from the Spanish word “mecha” (wick), referring to the strip of pork fat traditionally threaded through the beef for extra flavor!

Love this Beef Mechado Recipe? Try Beef Caldereta or Pork Menudo next!

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Beef Mechado Recipe

Author: Yummy Food Ph Cooking Method: Braising, Simmering Cuisine: Asian, Filipino Courses: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, Soup & Stew Recipe Keys: B Beef High Protein

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 45 mins Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 749

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Beef mechado, also known as Mechadong Baka, is a Filipino beef stew made with chunks of meat in a tomato-based sauce. It is accompanied by chopped tomato, potatoes, and onion. It is typically served on special occasions or on regular days. It's a hearty and savory dish that goes well with warm rice.

Ingredients

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Servings

• 1 kg Beef (sliced in 1/4 inch sized)
• 100 g Pork fat (thinly sliced)
• 4 Onions (sliced quarterly)
• 4 Ripe Tomatoes (chopped quarterly)
• 5 Potatoes (cubed)
• 3 Bay leaves (dried)
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Pepper powder
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cooking oil

Instructions

1. Prepare the beef meat and slice it into ¼ inch thick slices and thinly slice the pork fat.

2. In a pan, heat the cooking oil and fry the sliced potatoes. Set aside.

3. In the same pan, fry the meat until it turns golden brown. Remove from the heat.Transfer it to a cooking pot.

4. Add the chopped tomato, sliced onion, soy sauce, bay leaves, and pepper powder.

5. Pour 1 cup of warm water into a cooking pot over the meat. Bring it to a boil over low to medium heat until the meat is tender.

6. Add the pan-fried potato that was previously set aside.Taste and adjust accordingly.

7. Turn off the heat. Transfer it into a serving bowl.

8. Serve, share, and enjoy eating.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 749kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 40.4g63%

Saturated Fat 10.6g53%

Cholesterol 163mg55%

Sodium 441mg19%

Potassium 1625mg47%

Total Carbohydrate 38.3g13%

Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%

Sugars 6.4g

Protein 57g114%

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Calcium 4 mg

Iron 183 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beef mechado, mechadong baka, mitsadong baka, beef mitsado, beef recipe,

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