Chicken and Pork Adobo

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds boneless chicken,  cut into 2-inch pieces
1 pound pork or beef, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 bay leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar (optional)
Hot steamed rice

Add oil to saucepan and heat on medium heat. Add chicken, pork, bay leaves and garlic. Sauté about 5 minutes or until chicken and pork are light brown.

Drain off excess oil. Add black pepper, onion, vinegar, soy sauce and brown sugar; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

Stir meat to cook evenly in the sauce.

Serve with hot steamed rice.