Filipino Kare Kare Recipe

Name: Filipino Kare Kare
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced; 2 pounds Beef Stew Meat (chunked); 2 cups Low Sodium Beef Broth; 3 cups Water; 1 jar Creamy Peanut Butter (16 Ounce Jar); 2 cups Cut Green Or Long Beans (more If You Want); 2 cups Bok Choy (more If You Want); 1 pinch OPTIONAL Salt; 1 Tablespoon Optional Shrimp Paste

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 whole Onion, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced
2 pounds Beef Stew Meat (chunked)
2 cups Low Sodium Beef Broth
3 cups Water
1 jar Creamy Peanut Butter (16 Ounce Jar)
2 cups Cut Green Or Long Beans (more If You Want)
2 cups Bok Choy (more If You Want)
1 pinch OPTIONAL Salt
1 Tablespoon Optional Shrimp Paste

1
Heat oil over medium high heat.
2
Add onion and saute until translucent then add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
3
Add beef and stir until all sides are brown.
4
Gently scrape bottom of the pot to release any beef crispies that stuck to the bottom of the pot.
5
Slowly add broth and water and bring to a boil, uncovered.
6
Lower heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
7
Then add peanut butter and stir until there are no more lumps.
8
Add beans, cover and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
9
Stir occasionally to prevent peanut butter from sticking and burning on the bottom of pan.
10
After 10 minutes, add bok choy, return the cover and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
11
Taste and add salt if necessary.
12
Serve with rice and optional shrimp paste.

956

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, 1 whole Onion, Diced, 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced, 2 pounds Beef Stew Meat (chunked), and more.

Yes, Filipino Kare Kare falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Filipino Kare Kare

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