Beef with Mushrooms for Media Noche with the help of PayMaya

     In just a few days, we will be saying goodbye to 2020. What a year it has been! A lot has happened and we are all hoping for a better year ahead of us. But before we write our resolutions, let’s make the last day count by preparing a memorable feast at home on New Year’s Eve. Not sure what to serve for Media Noche? Check out this simple recipe that you can serve during special occasions at home. It only needs a few ingredients plus it’s so easy to make. This is one of our favorite Media Noche food recipes that I’m sure your family will truly enjoy. 

     It consists of less than 10 ingredients that are easy to find in the supermarket. But before we go into the details, did you know that there are exclusive deals that you can get when you pay with PayMaya for your Media Noche groceries? Yes, that’s why using your PayMaya account to purchase ingredients for this and other recipes are the most convenient and rewarding way. Let me share the recipe and some tips for a safe and hassle-free Media Noche Celebration to welcome 2021 below!

1/2 kg. beef brisket (sliced) 

1 small can of button mushrooms (sliced) 

5 cloves garlic (minced)

1 medium-sized white onion (chopped) you can also use red onions. 

¼ cup butter (about 1 ½ inch on a regular 100g of Dari Creme) 

1 250 ml pack of all-purpose cream 

Salt and Pepper to taste

1. Cut the beef into thin slices. 

2. Tenderize the beef; 

• 750ml water
• A pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• Add 1 beef cube
• Tenderize the beef in a pressure cooker for 30 – 45 minutes or 1 hour and 30 minutes on a regular cooking pot. 

4. Set aside the beef once tender. 

5. Heat 1 – 2 tablespoons corn oil on a separate pan. 

6. Sauté the garlic until medium brown. 

7. Add the white onions then add the mushrooms after a few seconds. 

8. Add the pre-cooked beef and mix all the ingredients. 

9. Pour 1 cup of the broth used to tenderize the beef. 

10. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10 – 15 minutes. 

11. Add 1 pack of All-purpose cream and stir. (Stir for about 1 minute and make sure not to overcook the cream to retain its creamy consistency) 

12. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

13. Serve.

     If you’re planning to use this recipe for your upcoming New Year’s Eve spread, I’m sure you’ll have a hassle-free time because these ingredients are pretty easy to find. And if like me, you’ll be using your PayMaya to pay for your grocery items from the supermarket, you’ll get pretty good deals too. 

     You can get up to P250 worth of cashback for the entire month of December when you #ScanToPay via PayMaya QR at key supermarkets like Mercury Drugstore, WalterMart, Robinsons Supermarket, The Marketplace, AllDay Supermarkets, Super8 Grocery Warehouse, and other partner supermarkets.

     All you have to do is #ScanToPay a minimum purchase of P1,000 via PayMaya QR to get an instant P50 cashback. They can enjoy this offer up to five times this month to get a total of P250 as savings! On top of this, you can also enjoy 1%, 10%, or 100% cashback of up to P500. 

     And if you’re planning to do your grocery shopping from home, you can also enjoy free delivery on your groceries – just spend a minimum of P3,000 on WalterMart’s delivery app and website (http://waltermartdelivery.com.ph), pay with your physical or virtual PayMaya card and use the code WMPAYMAYA on checkout until December 31!

     Of course, that’s not all. On top of these amazing deals, every time you pay via PayMaya QR, via your PayMaya mobile number, or purchase items at the PayMaya in-app store, you also get a chance to win P1,000,000 at the PayMayaguinaldo promo. You get a raffle entry for every P100 purchase so the more you spend, the more chances you have of winning.