Mechado (Filipino Beef Stew)

Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dishes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      pounds        rump roast, trimmed -- cut into  2" chunks
   3      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      small         onion -- chopped
   3      large         tomatoes -- chopped
   1                    bay leaf
   3      tablespoons   soy sauce
   6      medium        potato -- peeled and quartered
                        oil -- for frying
   3      cloves        garlic -- minced

Cook beef, garlic, onions, tomatoes, soy sauce and bay leaf in pan till 
meat is tender, about 45 minutes to an hour.  About 30 minutes before meat 
is cooked, fry potatoes in oil till browned.  Drain all but 1 tablespoon 
oil from pan and add garlic.  Saute for 1 to 2 minutes.  Remove meat from 
sauce and add to sauteed garlic. Brown meat then add potatoes and sauce 
mixture to meat and garlic.  Heat to boiling then remove from heat.


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