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Beef Mechado
Make the beef tenderloin marinade by combining soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, olive oil, sugar, salt, and ground black pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Beef Mechado take?
1 hr 23 min all in โ 20 min prep, 1 hr 3 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Wheat. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at to taste.
How much soy sauce?
ยผ cup of Soy sauce.
What can I use instead?
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) โ garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove โ ยผ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. onion โ shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. beef โ tofu. Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation. tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) โ passata or canned chopped tomatoes. Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season. lemon โ lime. Same acidity, different perfume. Taste before you repeat the squeeze. potato (sweet potato or another starchy side) โ sweet potato or another starchy side. Cook time changes. Sweet potato browns faster.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.