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Beef Caldereta Recipe

Spice up your meals with our definitive beef caldereta recipe. Experience a burst of flavors that will keep everyone asking for more.
5 from 123 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 6 people
Calories 539 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Base

  • 2 pounds beef chuck stew cut, boneless and lean
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 pc. large onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 3 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp. hot sauce
  • 3 tbsp. liver spread
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 3 pcs. medium potatoes peeled and chopped into cubes
  • 2 pcs. medium carrots chopped into small cubes
  • 1 pc. red bell pepper deseeded and cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup pitted green olives
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. chili powder

For serving

  • 10 sprigs fresh parsley green leaves only, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Season the beef chunks with salt and ground black pepper in a large bowl.
  • In another mixing bowl, combine the tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, hot sauce, liver spread, paprika, and chili powder. Stir everything together until it becomes homogeneous.
  • In a large iron cast pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is heated, toss half the beef chunks and sear them for a few minutes. They should be lightly caramelized. Remove the seared beef and repeat the process with the remaining beef chunks. Set them aside.
  • In the same pot, sauté the chopped onions until they soften and appear translucent. Then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Pour the liquid mixture into the pot and bring it to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the beef simmer for 90 minutes or until the meat becomes tender. Stir occasionally.
  • Once the beef is tender, add the potatoes and carrots to the pot. Simmer for another 20 minutes.
  • Add the bell pepper, green peas, and green olives. Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Turn off the stove, and with the lid closed, let the stew rest for about 20 minutes before serving.
  • Serve on a platter or individual plates. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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Notes

  • We recommend choosing a good-quality liver spread for the beef caldereta. Check the ingredients list on the packaging. A good liver spread should contain real liver as one of the main ingredients. It is best to refrain from using products that use artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives for the best results.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Beef Caldereta Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
539
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
13
g
Cholesterol
 
110
mg
37
%
Sodium
 
1256
mg
55
%
Potassium
 
1154
mg
33
%
Carbohydrates
 
26
g
9
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
41
g
82
%
Vitamin A
 
1259
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
 
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
 
77
mg
8
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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