Beef Pochero

Beef Pochero is a Filipino Stew similar to “Beef Nilaga“. This dish is composed of the sweetness of the saba banana, and also together with the sour blend of the tomato sauce. Attractive dish that is worth craving for; Beef Pochero carries another delightful taste and it is best served together with the steamed rice.

Ingredients

§  2 lbs. beef sirloin (cubed)

§  ½ cabbage (quartered)

§  1 bundle green beans (cut into 5 inches)

§  1 medium sized potato (cubed)

§  1 bunch Bok Choy (Pechay)

§  2 large plantains(saba banana) (sliced)

§  1 large tomato (diced)

§  1 medium sized onion ( chopped)

§  2 tbsp. whole pepper corn

§  2 tbsp. soy sauce

§  1 tsp. garlic (minced)

§  1 pouch small tomato sauce

§  1 cup garbanzos

§  1 cup cooking oil

Cooking Procedure

1.      Heat oil in the pot and fry the banana until color turns golden brown. Once done, set the bananas aside

2.      On the same pan, sauté the garlic, onion, and tomato.

3.      Add the beef and cook for up to 5 minutes

4.      Add the fish sauce, tomato sauce, and whole pepper corn and mix well.

5.      Add water and simmer until meat is tender (about 35 minutes )

6.      Put in fried banana, potato, and garbanzos and simmer for 7 minutes.

7.      Add the cabbage, green beans and simmer for up to 5 minutes.

8.      Add the bok choy and turn off the heat. Cover the pot for 5 minutes to cook the bokchoy

9.       Serve hot.

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