SESAME BEEF RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound flank steak sliced against the grain into strips
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • green onions sliced
  • sesame seeds for garnish

PROCEDURE:

  1. Add both soy sauces, brown sugar and water to a medium bowl and stir to combine.
  2. Pour half of the sauce into another bowl and set aside.
  3. Add steak to the other 1/2 of the sauce and marinade for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  4. When you are ready to cook add sesame oil to a large skillet or wok.
  5. Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Remove steak from marinade and saute for about 1-2 minutes on each side.
  7. Add red bell pepper and saute for 1 minute.
  8. Add in the reserved sauce and bring to a simmer.
  9. In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water.
  10. Slowly add cornstarch mixture to pan. Continuously stir until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute.
  11. Serve immediately with green onions and sesame seeds for garnish if desired.

BEEF STROGANOFF RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

  •  Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds sirloin roast, or beef tenderloin
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons hot paprika
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or grape seed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ pound button mushrooms, cleaned and cut into quarters
  • 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  •  Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

PROCEDURE:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cut the beef against the grain into 1/2-inch slices, pound lightly, then cut those slices into 1-inch-wide strips.
  3. Add the flour, paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper to a large shallow bowl and toss to combine. Dredge the strips of meat in the flour mixture, shake them to remove excess flour, then transfer them to a rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Place a large skillet over high heat and swirl in the oil. When the oil begins to shimmer, saute the beef slices, in two batches, until they are well browned on both sides but rare inside, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Transfer the seared meat to the baking sheet. Turn the heat down slightly.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the pan. When it has melted and started to foam, add the mushrooms, toss to coat them with the fat, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms have released their moisture and are a deep, dark brown, 12 to 15 minutes. About halfway into the process, add the sliced shallots and 1 tablespoon butter and stir to combine.
  6. While the mushrooms cook, add the noodles to the boiling water, and cook until just done, about 10 minutes. Drain the noodles, and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Set aside.
  7. When the mushrooms and shallots are soft and caramelized, deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping at all the stuck-on bits on the pan’s surface. When the wine has reduced by about half, slowly stir in the cream, followed by the Worcestershire and mustard. Add the meat, along with any accumulated juices, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the dish is hot and the beef is medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes. Taste, and adjust the seasonings.
  8. Serve the noodles under or alongside the stroganoff; sprinkle stroganoff with parsley.

BEEF SALPICAO RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 to 4 pounds beef sirloin tip (or beef tenderloin) Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Maggi or Knorr seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • butter
  • garlic slices

PROCEDURE:

  1. Cut beef into cubes, about 1-inch in size. Marinate beef in all the ingredients for at least 2 hours.
  2. To cook, heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. In batches, sear the cubes of beef until well-browned. Set aside. When all the cubes are browned, add them back to the pan and add butter. Cook until butter has melted and the beef is cooked.
  3. Meanwhile, fry garlic slices in olive oil until lightly browned. Be careful and do not let the garlic burn!
  4. Strew garlic chips over the beef and serve immediately. This is great with plain white rice.

BEEF AND MUCHROOM RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 lb beef sirloin steak
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 lbs white mushrooms, sliced
  • 2-3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • Sesame oil (optional)

PROCEDURE:

  1. Slice beef into thin, narrow strips. Put in a bowl with lemon juice and soy sauce; mix well and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Heat wok or skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, rotate to coat sides of skillet.
  3. Add beef and marinade; stir fry for 5 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and beef is browned. Transfer beef to a plate and set aside.
  4. Using the same skillet, add remaining 2 tbsp oil. Add garlic and mushrooms; stir-fry for 8-10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
  5. Add browned beef and oyster sauce; stir until heated through. Sprinkle with sesame oil, if using.
  6. Serve over steamed rice. Enjoy!

BEEF AFRITADA RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into cubes
  • ½ green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2- inch cubes
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • salt and pepper to taste

PROCEDURE:

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add potatoes and carrots and cook, turning once or twice until lightly browned. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. 
  2. Add bell peppers and cook for about 30 to 45 seconds. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  3. Remove oil from the pan except for about 2 tablespoons. Increase heat to medium-high heat. Add beef and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, turn and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Do not overcrowd the pan, cook in batches as needed. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  4. Add another tablespoon of oil if needed. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring regularly until softened.
  5. Add beef. 
  6. Add fish sauce and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Add crushed tomatoes and water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beef is tender. 
  8. Add more water in 1/2 cup increments as needed if the sauce is drying out before the meat is tender.
  9. Add potatoes and carrots and continue to cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are tender and sauce is thickened and reduced as desired. 
  10. Add bell peppers and cook for about 1 minute or until tender yet crisp. 
  11. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

BEEF MECHADO RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 pounds chuck roast or top round, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 pound pork fat, cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon or calamansi juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and cut into cubes
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into cubes
  • salt and pepper to taste

PROCEDURE:

  1. Cut a thin incision in the center of each beef cubes and gently insert a strip of pork fat. Set aside.
  2. In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add potatoes and carrots and cook until lightly browned. Remove from pot and drain on paper towels.
  3. Remove oil from the pot except for about 2 tablespoons. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  4. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
  5. Add lemon or calamansi juice and soy sauce and continue to cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Add tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil, skimming scum that may float on top.
  7. Add bay leaves.
  8. Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beef is tender. If drying out before beef is tender, add additional water in 1/2 cup increments as needed.
  9. Add potatoes and carrots and continue to cook until potatoes are tender and sauce is reduced.
  10. Add bell peppers and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until tender-crisp.
  11. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

BEEF KALDERETA RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2-3 tablespoons oil
  • 2 medium potato – – cubed
  • 2 medium carrots – – sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic – – minced
  • 1 small onion – – chopped
  • 1 pound beef brisket or 2 pounds ribs
  • 2 tablespoons fishsauce
  • 2 cups water – (or more)
  • 3 pieces bay leaves
  • 5-6 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3-4 tablespoons liver spread
  • 1 chili pepper – or 1/8 teaspoon chili flakes (or more depending on one’s taste)
  • 1 cup green/red bell pepper – – cut into squares
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese
  • salt and pepper

PROCEDURE:

  1. Heat oil over medium heat in a pot or deep pan, add the potatoes and carrots and cook until edges are slightly browned. Remove potatoes and carrots from oil and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, saute the garlic and onion until limp. Add the beef chunks and fish sauce then cook for 5 minutes or until slightly browned.
  3. Add water and bay leaves. Season with pepper and bring to boil. Once it boils, turn down the heat to low and cover with the lid. Let it cook for 50-60 minutes or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water as needed.
  4. Once the meat is tender, uncover and let it boil to reduce liquids to half. Add the tomato paste, chili and liver spread and let it cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Add back the cooked potatoes and carrots and the rest of the vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes. Lastly, add the grated cheese and season again with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Serve hot with steamed rice.

KUNG PAO STIR FRY RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic, divided
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, divided
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 3/4 cup Kung Pao Sauce
  • 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, half crushed
  • 2 sliced green onions

PROCEDURE:

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet, season with salt and pepper and cook until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon fresh garlic and 1 teaspoon ginger during last 30 seconds of cooking. Transfer to a clean bowl.
  2. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and remaining garlic and ginger to skillet; cook 30 seconds. Add bell peppers and celery to skillet. Cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add chicken back to skillet, leaving any accumulated liquid in bowl behind. Add Kung Pao sauce and peanuts to the skillet, cook until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in green onions and serve.

Chicken Estofado Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 to 10 pieces
  • 2/3 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 pieces bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon peppercorns, whole
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 2-3 cups water
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

PROCEDURE:

  1. Combine all ingredients except the water in a deep casserole. Marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Add water and mix thoroughly. Let mixture boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the impurities that form  on the surface.
  3. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes more or until chicken is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. serve while hot !

Chicken Adobo Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 3/4 cup white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 8 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 chilies of jalapenos sliced (divided)
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves

PROCEDURE:

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and drumsticks skin side down to the pan and brown on both sides. Remove and place on a plate.
  2. To the skillet, add the vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, half the chilies, black pepper, sugar, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over med-high heat. Add the chicken, skin side up, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and tender.
  3. Remove chicken from pan onto a clean plate. Bring sauce to a boil over med-high heat and cook for about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. (For a thicker sauce, mix together 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 1/2 teaspoons cold water. Pour into the boiled sauce and cook another 20-30 seconds until thickened.)
  4. Remove the pan from the heat, discard bay leaves, and add the chicken back. Spoon sauce over the top of the chicken and garnish with remaining chilies. serve !