Filipino Stew (Caldereta) Recipe

Name: Filipino Stew (Caldereta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks; 2 cups water; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 3 tomatoes, diced; 2 potatoes, quartered; 2 carrots, cut in chunks; 3/4 (6 ounce) package frozen peas; 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks; 1 (3 ounce) can liver spread; 1 tablespoon vinegar, or to taste; 1 teaspoon white sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/4 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
2 cups water
2 beef bouillon cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tomatoes, diced
2 potatoes, quartered
2 carrots, cut in chunks
3/4 (6 ounce) package frozen peas
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 (3 ounce) can liver spread
1 tablespoon vinegar, or to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar

1
Combine beef stew meat, water, and beef bouillon in a pot; bring to a boil. Boil until tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
2
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add paprika, salt, and pepper. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the boiled beef and all but 1/2 cup of the broth.
3
Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add to the beef mixture. Add carrots, peas, and red bell pepper. Saute until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Mix liver spread, vinegar, sugar, and reserved beef broth together in a bowl. Pour mixture into the pot with the beef; add the sauteed vegetables. Mix and continue cooking until flavors combine, about 5 minutes more.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks, 2 cups water, 2 beef bouillon cubes, 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Filipino Stew (Caldereta) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Filipino Stew (Caldereta)

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