BEEF MECHADO 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 medium onion, sliced 4-5 pieces tomatoes (remove seeds, and sliced) 4-5 pieces medium red bell peppers (remove the seeds, and sliced) 1 kilo beef cubes (Brisket/ Oyster blade/ Shank) 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 3-4 pieces bay leaves 1 cup tomato sauce/ crushed tomatoes ½ cup red wine (optional) ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 3 cups water OR stock (chicken or beef) 2 tablespoon tomato paste 1-2 tablespoons white sugar ½ kilo potatoes, sliced Salt and pepper, to taste Notes: - Slow cook over lowest flame for at least 2 hours - If using a pressure cooker, cook for 1 hour over low flame