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Beef Caldereta

A hearty Beef Caldereta with melt-in-your-mouth, tender chunks of beef and vegetables simmered in rich, spicy tomato sauce. You’ll love how the sauce of this beef stew recipe is thickened to perfection!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: beef caldereta, beef caldereta recipe, beef stew recipe
Servings: 6 servings
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Author: Bebs Lott

Ingredients

For beef marinate

  • 1 kilo beef short ribs washed thoroughly and pat dried
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

For making the caldereta

  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 medium potatoes cubed
  • 2 medium carrots cubed
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium red onion cut in wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 200 grams tomato sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 pcs bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp liver spread
  • 1 tsp sugar optional
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 pcs red chili or add according to preference
  • 1 medium bell pepper sliced
  • ½ cup green peas
  • ½ cup grated cheese

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, place beef short ribs. Add soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix together until beef is fully coated with marinate sauce. Marinate for 30 minutes.
    3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 ½ tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook potatoes and carrots until lightly browned or for approximately 5 minutes. Transfer in a plate and set aside.
    2 tbsp cooking oil, 2 medium potatoes, 2 medium carrots
  • In the same pot and oil, add butter and let it completely melt. Sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
    1 tbsp butter, 1 medium red onion, 3 cloves garlic
  • Add tomato paste and tomato sauce then stir to incorporate. Let it simmer for a minute then add marinated beef short ribs and save marinating sauce for later use. Coat beef with tomato sauce and let it sear for for a minute.
    1 tsp tomato paste, 200 grams tomato sauce
  • Add marinating sauce, water, and bay leaves. Give it a quick stir then cover pot with lid. Cook for 1 hour or until beef is soft and tender.
    3 cups water, 3 pcs bay leaves
  • Add liver spread and mix to incorporate. Add chilis, sugar, salt, bell pepper, green peas. Stir to distribute ingredients evenly.
    2 tbsp liver spread, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 3 pcs red chili, 1 medium bell pepper, ½ cup green peas
  • Tip in cooked potatoes and carrots then cover with lid and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add grated cheese, stir and cook until cheese melts.
    ½ cup grated cheese
  • Transfer in a serving dish and enjoy while warm. Bon appetit!

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