Caldereta Filipino Beef Stew Recipes

SUPERB BEEF CALDERETA RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Put in potatoes and carrots and cook until lightly browned.
• Remove potatoes and carrots from pot then transfer them onto a plate with a paper towel. Set aside
• In the same pan, remove the excess oil and leave at least 2 tbsp of the oil. Saute garlic until golden brown, then add the onion and saute until softened, Toss bay leaf and mix for a minute.
• Add beef, stir occasionally, and cook until lightly browned.
• Add liver spread and stir,
• Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, water and chili peppers. Bring to a boil.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add coconut milk, stir.
• Cover and cook for about 2 hours or until beef is tender over low heat.
• Add potatoes, carrots and wait until tender.
• Add cheese and cook until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened.
• Add bell peppers and olives then wait for another 1 to 2 minutes until tender.
• Then cover and simmer for at least 3 minutes.
• Serve while hot. Share and enjoy!

CALDERETA (FILIPINO BEEF AND CHORIZO STEW)

Steps:

• Combine beef chuck, chorizo, garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until beef chuck is browned and liquid is reduced, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and green bell pepper in the hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomato sauce and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir beef-chorizo mixture into tomato sauce mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
• Stir potatoes, peas, salt, and pepper into stew; simmer until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes. Add water if needed.