Adobo Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (900g) beef chuck, cut into cubes 2 pounds (900g) beef chuck, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup (120ml) vinegar 1/2 cup (120ml) vinegar
• 1/2 cup (120ml) soy sauce 1/2 cup (120ml) soy sauce
• 6 cloves garlic, minced 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 cup (240ml) water 1 cup (240ml) water
• Salt, to taste Salt, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 8g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 3g, 1g
• Protein: 38g
• Fiber: 0g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaves.
2. 2.
   Add the beef cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
3. 3.
   Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Remove the beef from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later.
4. 4.
   Sear the beef cubes in the hot oil until browned on all sides. This will help develop a rich flavor.
5. 5.
   Pour the reserved marinade and water into the pot with the beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
6. 6.
   Cover the pot and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.
7. 7.
   Season with salt to taste.
8. 8.
   Serve the Adobo Beef Stew hot with steamed rice.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Beef chuck — Choose a well-marbled cut of beef chuck for the best flavor and tenderness. Trim off any excess fat before cutting into cubes.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a splash of coconut milk to the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
• If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can remove the beef from the pot once it's tender and simmer the sauce uncovered until it reaches your desired consistency.
• Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Serving advice

Serve the Adobo Beef Stew hot with steamed rice. Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro for a fresh touch.

Presentation advice

Transfer the Adobo Beef Stew to a serving dish and sprinkle some freshly chopped parsley on top for a pop of color. Serve it family-style, allowing everyone to help themselves to this delicious Filipino dish.