Description
A traditional Filipino beef stew that boasts a hearty combination of fork-tender beef and a flavorful tomato sauce with vegetables and hotdogs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cups tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooking oil
- 2 cups water (optional, adjust as needed)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Brown garlic, then add the onion. Cook stirring until softened.
- Add tomatoes and cook stirring until tomatoes are broken down.
- Add the beef chunks and stir once. Simmer over medium heat for about an hour and a half or until the beef is tender.
- Pour in tomato sauce, beef broth, and add fish sauce, lemon juice, and sugar.
- If using a pressure cooker or slow cooker, adjust the cooking time according to the appliance’s instructions.
- Simmer on medium heat until you achieve that tender beef stew. Add more water if necessary.
- Once the beef is tender, add the carrots and potatoes. Cover the pot and cook until the vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and to prevent sticking. Add the bell peppers halfway through, followed by the hotdogs during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve your beef afritada over steamed white rice.
Notes
This dish is similar to Beef Mechado but features bell peppers and is not as tomato-centric. Enjoy this rich and comforting dish that is a staple in Filipino cuisine.