Beef Mechado

Ingredients:

• 1 kilo beef with fat, cut into cubes
• 2 cups tomato sauce or 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 2 onions, quartered
• 3 bay leaves(laurel)
• 4 medium potatoes, quartered
• 2 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 2 cups beef stock or beef cubes dissolved in water
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 carrot, cut into cubes(optional)
• 1/4 cup vinegar(optional)

Procedures:

1. In a saucepan, combine the beef, onions, tomato sauce, soy sauce, bay leaves and beef stock.
2. Boil until beef is tender, Add water as needed.
3. Add vinegar and boil again for 2-3 minutes. Do not stir.
4. Add potatoes, carrot and bell pepper. cook until vegetables are tender.
5. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste. Add sugar if you prefer.
6. Remove from heat, serve and enjoy!