Superb Beef Caldereta Recipe
There are lots of unique Filipino dishes, but this one is a classic. This is popular on every Filipino occasion, but now, you can make it anytime you want it. Cook and enjoy!
Servings 4
Calories 872kcal
Cost $5-$20
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Beef chunks
- ¼ cup Cooking oil
- 2 pcs Potatoes large, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes or bite-size
- 2 pcs Carrots large, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes or bite-size
- 1 pc Onion peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic peeled and minced
- 2 pcs Dried Bay leaves
- 2 cups Tomato Sauce
- ½ cup Coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 2 cups Water
- 10 pcs Thai chili peppers minced
- ½ cup Green olives pitted
- ½ cup Liver Spread
- ½ cup Cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 pc Green bell pepper small, seeded, cored and cut into cubes
- 1 pc Red bell pepper small, seeded, cored and cut into cubes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 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 tablespoon 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!