Easy Maguindanao Beef Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 kg beef (tenderloin), sliced ​​as thin as possible
• 1–2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, thinly sliced
• 1 medium sized red onion, thinly sliced
• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 ripe tomatoes, quartered
• 2 cups of kakang gata (coconut cream)
• 2-3 tablespoons Palapa (toasted grated coconut spiced with chili)
• 2 medium potatoes, in chunks
• 1 medium carrot, in pieces
• 1 scallion (green part only), chopped
• 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 5 bird’s eye chilies, cut in half
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• Additional soy sauce, to taste

HOW TO DO:

1. In a frying pan, pour and heat some cooking oil.
2. Sauté ginger, onion and garlic. Add the chopped tomatoes. Cook until soft and fragrant.
3. Add the beef pieces. Cook until brown, stirring constantly.
4. Add the coconut cream and bring to a simmer.
5. Season with soy sauce and black pepper. Adjust salt to taste. Continue cooking meat over low heat until meat is tender.
6. Add palapa, potatoes and carrots. Mix well until incorporated.
7. Simmer the mixture until the coconut milk thickens and the sauce is reduced by half.
8. Serve and enjoy!