Description
Filipino Beef Adobo is a savory and tangy dish made with marinated beef, soy sauce, and vinegar, simmered to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, soy sauce, vinegar, water, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Remove the beef from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and add it to the pot. Brown the beef on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender. Stir occasionally and add water if the sauce gets too thick.
- If desired, stir in brown sugar for a touch of sweetness and adjust salt to taste.
- Serve hot over steamed rice and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add 1-2 whole dried chili peppers during the simmering process.
- You can substitute beef with chicken or pork for a different flavor profile. Adjust cooking time as needed for tenderness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg