Kaldereta (Your Choice of Meat)
Kaldereta is a Filipino stew made by simmering beef with vegetables, liver spread, and tomato sauce until tender.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Chuck | 1 | Kilogram |
| Potato | 3 | Count |
| Carrot | 2 | Count |
| Red Bell Pepper | 1 | Count |
| Green Bell Pepper | 1 | Count |
| Onion | 1 | Count |
| Garlic | 4 | Clove |
| Tomato Sauce | 400 | Milliliter |
| Liver Spread | 100 | Gram |
| Beef Broth | 500 | Milliliter |
| Bay Leaf | 2 | Count |
| Olive Oil | 3 | Tbsp |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 1 | Tsp |
| Cheddar Cheese | 100 | Gram |
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides.
- Remove the beef and set aside. In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Return the beef to the pot. Add tomato sauce, beef broth, and bay leaves. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours or until beef is tender.
- Add potatoes and carrots to the pot. Cook for another 15 minutes.
- Stir in liver spread, red and green bell peppers, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Add grated cheddar cheese and stir until melted and well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Prep
- Thaw beef chuck if frozen.
Kitchen equipment
Large PotGrater