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Classic Beef Caldereta
Traditional dish · Filipino
A rich and savory Filipino beef stew simmered in a tomato-based sauce with liver spread, olives, and vegetables. This classic version is hearty and flavorful, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- Beef chuck, cubed1 kg
- Vegetable oil3 tbsp
- Onion, chopped1 large
- Garlic, minced5 cloves
- Tomato sauce2 cups
- Beef broth2 cups
- Liver spread1/2 cup
- Potatoes, cubed2 large
- Carrots, sliced2 medium
- Green bell pepper, sliced1 large
- Red bell pepper, sliced1 large
- Green peas1/2 cup
- Pimiento-stuffed olives, halved1/2 cup
- Fish sauce2 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Wateras needed
Steps
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
- 2
In the same pot, sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 3
Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
- 4
Stir in liver spread until well combined. Return the browned beef to the pot.
- 5
Add potatoes and carrots. Season with fish sauce and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until beef is tender.
- 6
Add bell peppers and green peas. Cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 7
Stir in olives. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
- 8
Serve hot, traditionally with steamed rice.
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