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Beef Kaldereta Recipe

Beef kaldereta is a classic Filipino beef stew that’s deliciously rich and surprisingly easy to make at home.  It uses simple ingredients and straightforward steps, making it a great starting point if you’re new to cooking Filipino dishes or slow-simmered stews!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4
Calories: 366kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 500 grams beef, stew cuts (about 1 pound)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 to 1 & 1/4 cups stock
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons liver spread
  • 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 medium bell peppers (1 red & 1 green)
  • 2 small carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup green peas, frozen
  • 2 pieces bay leaves, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • salt and ground black pepper, to season

Instructions

  • Pour the olive oil into a Dutch oven (or a large saucepan) and place it over medium-high heat.
  • Add the garlic and onion once the oil is ready, then saute until they soften.
  • Add the beef pieces and cook until no longer pink, stirring regularly.
  • Add liver spread and chili flakes, then mix, coating the beef with the liver spread in the process.
  • Pour in the stock, then add the crushed tomatoes and bay leaves.
  • Cover, bring to a soft boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the beef becomes tender --- typically 1 & ½ to 2 hours.
  • Add the chopped potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers, then continue simmering until the vegetables are soft.
  • Add the green peas and mix.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning by adding salt, ground black pepper, and (more) chili flakes.
  • Place the lid back, cook for a couple more minutes, then take it off the heat.
  • Transfer into serving plates and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cook’s Tip:  Do not add all the liver spread at once, especially if you’re not familiar with it.  Start with 2 tablespoons, taste as it simmers, and add more if that’s what you prefer.
  • Refer to the post for more tips and suggestions.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 1123mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 12726IU | Vitamin C: 147mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg