Filipino Pares (Beef Stew) recipe

Filipino Pares (Beef Stew)

by Mary Grace (@greysdiane)
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
2hr 0min
Total Time
2hr 20min

A popular Filipino dish consisting of beef stew served with garlic fried rice and a hard-boiled egg.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 portion of beef stew with rice and egg)

For the Beef Stew

  • 1kg
    beef (chuck or brisket), cut into cubes
  • 2tbsp
    oil
  • 1piece
    onion, chopped
  • 4clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1tsp
    five-spice powder (optional)
  • 5cups
    water or beef broth
  • 3piece
    potatoes, cubed
  • 3piece
    carrots, sliced
  • 1piece
    bay leaf
  • 1tbsp
    sugar (optional, for sweetness)

For the Garlic Fried Rice

  • 4cups
    cooked rice (preferably day-old)
  • 4clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2tbsp
    oil
  • 1pinch
    salt
  • 1piece
    chopped green onions (for garnish)

For Serving

  • 4piece
    hard-boiled eggs
  • 1tbsp
    additional soy sauce (optional)

How to make Filipino Pares (Beef Stew)

Prepare the Beef Stew

  1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.

  2. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides.

  3. Pour in soy sauce and stir well. Add the five-spice powder if using.

  4. Add water or beef broth, bay leaf, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.

  5. Add potatoes and carrots, and cook until vegetables are tender. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and sugar if desired.

Make the Garlic Fried Rice

  1. In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden.

  2. Add cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry until heated through and well combined with garlic. Season with salt and garnish with green onions.

Serve

  1. Serve the beef stew hot with garlic fried rice and hard-boiled eggs on the side. Drizzle with additional soy sauce if desired.

Tips & Tricks

  1. For best results, use day-old rice for the fried rice to prevent it from becoming mushy.

  2. Adjust the amount of soy sauce and sugar to suit your taste preference.

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Recipe by

Mary Grace

(@greysdiane)

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