Saturday, December 23, 2006

Mechado

* 1 kilo beef sirloin (cut into chunk cubes)
* ½-cup pork fat (julienne)
* 6 medium potatoes (quartered)
* 4 onions (quartered)
* 1-cup beef stock
* 2 bay leaves
* 2 pieces red bell pepper (quartered)
* ½ -cup vinegar
* 1-cup tomato puree
* Pinch of salt & pepper
* 2 tablespoons olive oil




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1. Make an incision on each beef chunks and insert porkfat.
2. In a casserole, place beef, bay leaves, vinegar,tomato puree, salt & pepper and beef stock.
3. In medium heat, allow simmering until beef istender.
4. Add in potatoes, onions, and bell pepper.
5. When potatoes are fork-soft and sauce has thicken,stir in olive oil.