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Mechadong Baka
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Mechadong Baka Recipe

This is a recipe for Mechadong Baka
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. beef chuck cubed
  • 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 large baking potato cubed
  • 1 lareg red bell pepper cut into squares
  • 4 pieces dried bay leaves
  • 1 medium ripe tomato cube
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Arrange beef in a bowl. Pour soy sauce and squeeze half a lemon. Mix well. Marinate for 3 hours.
  • Heat oil in a pressure cooker.
  • Saute onion, garlic, and tomato.
  • Once the onion and tomato are soft, add the marinated beef, including the marinade. Continue to cook until the beef browns.
  • Pour tomato sauce and beef broth. Let boil.
  • Add bay leaves. Pressure cook for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Add potato. Continue to cook uncovered in medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper. Cook for 8 minutes.
  • Season with salt and ground black pepper.Stir.
  • Transfer to serving bowl. Serve.
  • Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 4g