How to Make Filipino Beef Estofado - Beef with Vegetables Sauce Asian Cooking Recipe Cuisine

Philippines Beef with Vegetables in Sauce (Beef Estofado)

This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture.

Recipe makes for 4-6 Servings

2 lbs. boneless beef sirloin tip roast, cut into 1 lb. chunks

1-2 tbsp flour

vegetable oil for frying

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium-sized onion, sliced

2 medium-sized tomatoes, sliced

2-3 cups water

1/4 cup vinegar

1 bay leaf

2 carrots, sliced diagonally, 1/2-inch thick

6 small potatoes, peeled

12 fresh whole mushrooms

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Season beef with a little salt and pepper. Rub beef with flour. In a deep pan over medium high heat, brown meat surface with a little oil. Set aside.

In the same pan over medium heat, saute garlic in 1 tbsp oil until lightly browned. Add onion and tomatoes. Cook for 3 minutes. Add beef, vinegar, water, bay leaf and a little salt and pepper. 

Cover pan, bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 1 hour and 30 minutes or until meat is almost tender. Turn beef and stir sauce occasionally.

Add a little more water for more sauce. Correct seasonings to taste. Add carrots and potatoes. Cover and continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are done. Add mushrooms last. Cook for 2 more minutes.

Remove vegetables carefully. Set aside. Transfer beef to serving platter. Let cool a little then slice into serving pieces. Pour just enough sauce on beef and arrange vegetables around it. Serve warm. 


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Enjoy..

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