Procedure

• Marinate the beef in the reserved pineapple syrup for at least 30 minutes. Drain and reserve the marinade.
• In a pot, brown the meat in batches.
• In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic. Add back the meat then add soy sauce and simmer until almost dry.
• Add the liver spread, pepper, DEL MONTE Original Style Tomato Sauce, and reserved marinade. Add water and half of DEL MONTE Pineapple Chunks then bring to a boil and simmer covered for 2 hours and 15 minutes or until meat is tender.
• Add the fried carrots, fried potatoes, and bell peppers then simmer for 2 minutes. Add the remaining DEL MONTE Pineapple Chunks then serve.

Lusog Notes

This recipe is high in protein and vitamin A. The body needs protein for growth, maintenance, and repair of body tissues. Vitamin A, on the other hand, helps maintain healthy skin and normal vision.

Chef's Tip

Beef kenchi has high connective tissue or "litid" that makes it a tough meat. The presence of an acid, such as pineapple and long and slow cooking of the beef helps tenderize it.