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Filipino Pork or Beef Menudo

Manila Spoon
Discover the authentic flavors of Filipino Pork or Beef Menudo with this easy recipe! This hearty stew combines tender meat, vibrant vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, serve it over rice for a delicious meal everyone will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine Filipino, South East Asian
Servings 8
Calories 430 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2.2 lbs 1 kilo pork, (Pork belly, shoulder or boneless ribs, chopped into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 Onions, chopped
  • 1 whole head Garlic (or 6-8 cloves), peeled
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 large fresh Plum Tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • 2 pieces Bay or Laurel leaves, dried or fresh
  • 1/2 cup Water (or use low-sodium chicken or beef broth depending on what meat you're using)
  • 2 medium Potatoes, cubed (3/4 of an inch)
  • 2 medium Carrots, cubed (3/4 of an inch)
  • 1/4-1/3 cup Ketchup, pref. the Del Monte Tomato Ketchup brand
  • 1 Red Bell pepper, chopped (roughly the size of the carrots and potatoes)
  • 1/2 cup raisins (I end up using more ’cause I love raisins on anything!)
  • Brown sugar, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the pork cubes in a large pan or Dutch oven and let it cook in medium heat until it changes its color. No need for any oil as the meat will release some of its fat in the process. Season with a little bit of salt.
  • Add the garlic and onions and sauté. Continue to cook until the pork has browned (but not fried all the way) and the onions have softened.
  • Add the tomatoes and fish sauce and continue to sauté for a couple of minutes. Add the bay leaves. Cover and simmer on low until the pork is tender (about 45 minutes or so) Check occasionally.
  • When the pork is already tender, add the water or broth, potatoes and  carrots. Cook covered until the vegetables are tender. Add the sweet peppers, raisins and the ketchup. Cook for another 5 minutes or just until the raisins are re-hydrated and the sauce is fully heated through.
  • Adjust the seasoning to your taste. If it’s a little tart, sprinkle some brown sugar to balance the taste. Don’t make it too sweet as you have raisins to balance the sour and savory flavor of the other ingredients. It should just be a perfect balance of sweet, tart and salty! Have it with rice, of course!

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 23gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 511mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3207IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
Keyword How to make authentic Filipino Menudo
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