This is a family recipe, created by my grandma on my dad’s side. My dad is the oldest of nine kids; while big families weren’t so uncommon in the Philippines a few decades ago, you can imagine it was tough feed such a large group on a limited budget. This recipe is proof that you can make a few ingredients go a long, tasty way.
Beef stew is one of my dad’s favorite American comfort foods. There are pre-made seasoning packets that you can buy, but if you have red wine, tomato paste, bay leaves and beef broth, you don’t need all the extra sodium!
The Basics
- Beef chuck roast – Cut into hearty 1″ inches.
I never knew that pot roast could be so simple to make. My dad usually uses those seasoning that come with a bag, but the beef usually still becomes too salt and dry. I did some research and have tried this recipe a number of times with slight modifications here and there. I usually stock up on beef roasts when its $1.99/lb so this can be a really cheap, yet filling meal!
When most people think “Salisbury steak”, they conjure images of salty TV dinners. But really, its similar to sliced meatloaf soaking in mushroom gravy.
Most of the time I would use oxtails in kare-kare, but I wanted to try something new. A friend, Mike Deguzman, posted a picture of oxtails he ate for lunch at a local Caribbean restaurant, so I wanted to try it out.
