Filipino-Estofado Recipe (Beef) - Pinoy Food

                                                                                                                                                                       Ingredients:

• 1 kilo boneless beef
• 2 cups Baguio beans (cut into convenient lengths)
• 2 small carrots (peeled and quartered)
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 2 onions (chopped finely)
• ½ cup vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic (pounded)
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 small onions (peeled but whole)
• 1 tbsp flour
• cooking oil
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Cooking Procedure:

• Rub the beef with flour. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Fry in cooking oil until color turns brown then set aside.
• Using the remaining oil, sauté the garlic until it turns brown then add the onions and tomatoes. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Place the meat in a pan and cover with tomato mixture, bay leaf, vinegar and a small amount of water just enough to cover the meat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover the pan and bring to a boil. Add the 6 peeled whole onions, beans and carrots then allow to simmer.
• Take out from the pan when the vegetables are cooked. Arrange the beef in a serving platter and surround with the vegetables.
• Simmer down the sauce to desired quantity and thicken with flour. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables then serve.