Filipino · Dinner · Medium
Beef Asado
- Total
- 3 hr 45 min
- Prep
- 50 min
- Serves
- 6
- Calories
- 510
Beef slowly softens in a tomato-soy sauce with lemon and bay, then joins browned potatoes and carrots in a glossy, butter-finished gravy.
A salty-tart marinade seasons Beef Asado before its long, gentle braise. Tomato paste deepens the sauce, and a small amount of butter stirred in at the end rounds out the lemon and vinegar.
Chuck works well because its connective tissue softens during the simmer. Cut it into large pieces that can hold their shape, and add the vegetables late so they do not disappear into the gravy.
Method
Combine beef chuck, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, bay leaves, lemon juice and tomato sauce. Refrigerate for while preparing the vegetables.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion for until soft, then garlic and tomato paste for until fragrant.
Add the beef with all its marinade and beef stock. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over low heat for until nearly fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown potatoes and carrots for , turning regularly, then add them to the beef.
Simmer partly covered for until vegetables are tender, the beef pulls apart and its center is well above 145°F. Remove bay leaves, stir in butter and rest off the heat for before serving.
Forkue tips
- If the sauce reduces before the beef softens, add water a few tablespoons at a time and keep the simmer gentle.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate for 3 days or freeze the beef and sauce for 3 months. Reheat covered over low heat; potatoes may soften and crumble after freezing.
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Beef Asado: FAQ
Is this the same as grilled asado?
No. This Filipino version is a braised beef dish with tomato and soy sauce. The name is also used for grilled meats in other cuisines.
Can I use a lean steak cut?
Chuck is more reliable for a long braise. Lean steak can become dry and firm before the sauce develops the same depth.
How do I store and reheat Beef Asado?
Refrigerate for 3 days or freeze the beef and sauce for 3 months. Reheat covered over low heat; potatoes may soften and crumble after freezing.
How long does Beef Asado take?
About 3 hr 45 min in total: 50 min prep and 2 hr 55 min cooking.
What do I need to make Beef Asado?
The key ingredients are beef chuck, soy sauce, white wine vinegar, bay leaves, lemon and tomato sauce, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Beef Asado?
If the sauce reduces before the beef softens, add water a few tablespoons at a time and keep the simmer gentle.
