Sumptuous Beef Afritada Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef cut into chunks
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 5 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup red and green bell peppers, cut into strips
• 1 pc beef broth cube
• 1 oz tomato sauce
• 1 oz water
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1-1/2 cup chopped potatoes
• 3 pcs bay leaves
• Fish sauce or soy sauce to taste
• Ground black pepper to taste

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Procedure:

1. Cook the beef chunks in water until it is tender.
2. Set the beef chunks aside and dump the water.
3. On the same saucepan, heat some cooking oil.
4. Sauté the garlic, followed by the onion and tomatoes.
5. Add the red and green bell peppers.
6. Add the beef broth cube.
7. Add the cooked beef chunks. Mix well.
8. Put the tomato sauce followed by the water. Mix well.
9. Add the carrots and potatoes, then the bay leaves.
10. Season with fish sauce or soy sauce and ground black pepper.
11. Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
12. Serve with steamed rice.