Ingredients
1/2 kg beef, cut into serveable pieces
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1/4 cup brown sugar
Salt to taste
1/4 cup cooking oil
3 tablespoons banana ketchup (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch diluted in 1/4 cup water (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine together the beef, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and sugar. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the marinated beef and cook until lightly browned.
Add the marinade and enough water to cover the beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
Add more water, if needed, to prevent the sauce from drying out.
Once the beef is cooked, add the banana ketchup and stir in the diluted cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
Season with salt, to taste. Simmer for a few minutes more.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
Make sure to simmer the beef in low heat. Avoid boiling in high heat to prevent the beef from becoming dry and tough.
Banana ketchup is an optional ingredient, but it adds a nice flavor to the dish. It can usually be found in Filipino or Asian markets.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Beef Adobo, Filipino Cuisine, Adobo Sauce, , , ,
