Estofadong Carne(Tangy Braised Beef)

• 1 1/2 lb. stewing beef, cubed
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 c. cooking oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/4 lb. green beans
• 1 medium carrot, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1/4 c. vinegar
• 1 bay leaf

1. Season beef with salt and pepper.
2. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes. Dredge with flour and brown in hot oil.
3. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of oil in pan; push beef to one side and saute garlic, onion and tomatoes until mixture is mushy.
4. Add vinegar, bay leaf and enough water to cover beef.
5. Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beef is tender.
6. Taste for seasoning.
7. Bring back to boiling; add green beans and carrots and cook until vegetables are done (about 10 minutes).
8. Serves 4 to 6.

stewing beef, flour, salt, pepper, cooking oil, garlic, onion, tomato, green beans, carrot, vinegar, bay leaf

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=448943 (may not work)