Beef Asado
Beef Asado features tender chuck roast simmered until succulent in a tangy-sweet tomato sauce enriched with Manzanilla olives, bell pepper, and onions. Potatoes soak up the savory juices while bay leaves and peppercorns add depth and warmth. Serve this comforting Filipino dish for a hearty dinner that balances bright acidity with rich, meaty flavor.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef Asado, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 31
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the beef with salt and black pepper; set aside.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the diced onion and the garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to a 6-quart pot. Brown the beef chunks in the skillet, one at a time, on all sides; place them in the pot.
- 3
Add the tomatoes, the quartered onion, the olives with their brine, the bouillon cubes, the bay leaves, and the crushed peppercorns to the pot; bring to a boil. Stir in the ketchup; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour.
- 4
Remove the beef from the pot; set aside. Add the bell pepper to the pot; simmer for 30 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet; add the potatoes. Cook until golden brown; transfer to the pot.
- 6
Slice the beef against the grain; add it to the pot. Stir and cook for 5 minutes. Whisk the corn flour and water together in a small bowl; stir into the sauce to thicken if it is too thin.
- Calories 687.77 kcal High 34%
- Protein 66.87 g Good Source 134%
- Carbohydrate 35.05 g 13%
- Total Fat 30.52 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 6.95 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 199.87 mg High 67%
- Sodium 1343.16 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 3.41 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 9.93 g --
- Added Sugars 4.34 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 131.14 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 8.25 mg Good Source 46%
- Potassium 495.71 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 125.37 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 55.58 mg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Beef Asado is a Filipino dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Potatoes, Beef Bouillon, Black Peppercorns, and Chuck Roast. Each serving provides about 687.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef Asado?
- It is a Filipino recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Beef Asado made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Potatoes, Beef Bouillon, Black Peppercorns, Chuck Roast, Cooking Oil. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Beef Asado?
- Explore these Filipino side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Beef Asado?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 687.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef Asado easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Beef Asado healthy?
- Beef Asado has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 687.77 calories and 66.87 g of protein, or 134% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1343.16 mg (58% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.95 g (35% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.34 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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