Filipino Style Menudo

1h 35m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the onion thinly.
  2. 2Rough chop the garlic.
  3. 3Cut the chuck roast into cubes.
  4. 4Season the beef with salt and sear in batches in a pot with some oil over medium heat.
  5. 5Add the onions to the same pot and cook in low heat for 5 minutes.
  6. 6Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
  7. 7Deglaze the pot with 2 cups of water, scraping the pan.
  8. 8Add 15 oz of tomato sauce, 1.5 bouillon cubes and 1/4 cup of soy sauce.
  9. 9Add the seared beef back to the pot.
  10. 10Add 3 bay leaves and simmer for 1.5 hours or pressure cook for 30 minutes.
  11. 11Peel and dice 3 potatoes.
  12. 12Cut 2 whole carrots into bite-size pieces.
  13. 13Once beef is tender, add the potatoes and carrots.
  14. 14Add 2 Tbsp of brown or white sugar and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  15. 15Once potatoes are ready, add 2 Tbsp of lemon juice or calamansi juice.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 4 lbs chuck roast
  • 0 salt
  • 0 oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1.5 cubes bouillon cube
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 potatoes
  • 2 whole carrots
  • 2 Tbsp brown or white sugar
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice or calamansi

Equipment

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