Tender beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce with potatoes and carrots—comfort food at its finest!
🥘 Ingredients
Main
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1.5 lbs (700g) beef chuck (or round), cut into chunks
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3 tbsp soy sauce
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3 tbsp calamansi juice (or lemon juice)
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1 tsp ground black pepper
Aromatics & Sauce
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 large onion, sliced
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2 cups tomato sauce (or 4 ripe tomatoes, blended)
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1 cup beef broth (or water)
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2 bay leaves
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1 tbsp fish sauce (optional, for depth)
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1 tsp sugar (balances acidity)
Vegetables
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2 potatoes, cubed
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1 large carrot, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
For Cooking
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3 tbsp cooking oil
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate beef: Mix beef with soy sauce, calamansi juice, and pepper. Marinate 30 mins (or overnight for best flavor).
2️⃣ Sear beef: Heat oil, brown beef in batches. Set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté aromatics: In same pot, cook garlic and onion until soft.
4️⃣ Simmer:
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Add back beef, tomato sauce, broth, bay leaves, fish sauce, and sugar.
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Bring to a boil, then lower heat. Cover and simmer 1.5–2 hours until beef is tender (add water if needed).
5️⃣ Add veggies: Stir in potatoes and carrots. Cook 15 mins. Add bell pepper last (5 mins).
6️⃣ Serve hot with steamed rice!
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Tender hack: Use a pressure cooker (30 mins high pressure).
✔ Extra rich: Add liver spread or tomato paste.
✔ No tomato sauce? Use 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste + 1 cup water.
🌟 Why It’s a Classic
✅ Sweet-savory-tangy sauce clings to every bite.
✅ One-pot wonder—perfect for family meals.
✅ Better the next day (flavor deepens!).
Pair with: Garlic fried rice (sinangag) and pickled papaya (atchara)!