Try this Simple BEEF Mechado Ingredients: • 1 kilogram beef chunks • ⅓ cup soy sauce • ½ sliced lemon (juice) • ground black pepper • 5 cloves garlic • 1 medium onion • 2 carrot • 2 medium potatoes • 1 large green bell pepper • cooking oil • 180g tomato sauce • 1 pc beef broth cube • thai chili • 4 pcs bay leaves • water Methods: In a bowl combine the beef, soy sauce, lemon and pepper. Mix well and marinate for 1 hour. Put oil in the pan, saute the garlic and onion until fragrant. Add the marinated beef, saute for a minute. Add bay leaves and marinade sauce, stir. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stir occasionally. Add tomato sauce, stir to combine. Add 2 cups water, beef cubes and chili, stir. Cover and cook for 40 minutes - 1 hour or until tender. (add water if needed). Add the carrot, potato and cook are soft. Then add the bell peppers and cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.