Adobong Karne Sa Gata (Beef Stewed in Coconut Milk)

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds cubed stewing beef (chuck)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon patis or salt
• 3/4 cup white vinegar
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 12-ounce can coconut milk
• 1 head of garlic, crushed
• 1-1/2 tablespoons whole peppercorns
• 4 tablespoons vegetable or corn oil

Procedure:

• Combine the beef, vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, bay leaves, peppercorns, ground pepper and sugar in a saucepan.
• Let stand for 2 hours.
• Bring mixture to a boil and simmer about an hour or until meat is tender.
• Heat the oil in a skillet and add the garlic from cooked mixture.
• Cook until brown.
• Add the meat and cook, stirring, until it is browned on all sides.
• Add patis or salt to taste and the coconut milk and the sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Via: RecipeHound