Manyaman Beef Asado

Ingredients for Manyaman Beef Asado

• 1 kg marbled chuck steak, whole or in large pieces
• 2 large potatoes, cubed
• 200 g fresh white button mushrooms
• 1 can (400 g) chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cane vinegar
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 3 star anise
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup butter
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Salt
• Oil

How to cook Manyaman Beef Asado

1. 1.Season steak with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat for 4 minutes per side; rest 5 minutes, then cube, reserving juices.
2. 2.Heat oil in a wok; sauté garlic and onion. Add tomato paste and cook over medium heat for 1 minute.
3. 3.Add beef and juices, stock, tomatoes, soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, sugar, and star anise. Simmer gently for 1 hour.
4. 4.Add mushrooms and cook 45 minutes, adding water if needed. Add potatoes and butter; cook 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5. 5.Raise heat to reduce sauce until thick. Season, stir in lemon juice, and serve with rice.