Beef Mechado

Ingredients:

 1 kilogram beef chunks

 ⅓ cup soy sauce

 ½ sliced lemon (juice)

 ground black pepper

 5 cloves garlic

 1 medium onion

 2 carrot

 2 medium potatoes

 1 large green bell pepper

 cooking oil

 180g tomato sauce

 1 pc beef broth cube

 thai chili

 4 pcs bay leaves

 water

Methods:

In a bowl combine the beef, soy sauce, lemon and pepper. Mix well and marinate for 1 hour.

Put oil in the pan, saute the garlic and onion until fragrant. Add the marinated beef, saute for a minute.

Add bay leaves and marinade sauce, stir. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stir occasionally.

Add tomato sauce, stir to combine. Add 2 cups water, beef cubes and chili, stir. Cover and cook for 40 minutes - 1 hour or until tender. (add water if needed). Add the carrot, potato and cook are soft. Then add the bell peppers and cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.