How to Cook a Delicious Caldereta - Video

Here's a **classic recipe for Filipino Beef Caldereta**, a rich, savory, and slightly spicy tomato-based stew beloved in Filipino celebrations:

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### ???? **INGREDIENTS** (Good for 4–6 servings):

#### **Protein:**

* 1 kg beef chuck or brisket (cut into cubes)
* 2 tbsp oil (for sautéing)

#### **Aromatics:**

* 1 medium onion (chopped)
* 4 cloves garlic (minced)
* 1 thumb-sized ginger (optional, for extra aroma)

#### **Liquids:**

* 1 cup tomato sauce
* 3 tbsp liver spread (or mashed liver)
* 2 cups beef broth or water
* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 1 tbsp vinegar (optional, for added tang)

#### **Veggies & Add-ons:**

* 2 medium potatoes (cubed)
* 1 large carrot (sliced)
* 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
* 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
* 1 cup green peas (optional)
* 2 small red chilies (siling labuyo or siling haba, optional for spice)
* 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional but highly recommended)

#### **Seasonings:**

* Salt and pepper to taste
* 2 pcs bay leaves
* 1 tsp sugar (to balance acidity)

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### ???? **PROCEDURES:**

#### 1. **Brown the Beef:**

* Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
* Sear beef cubes until brown on all sides. Set aside.

#### 2. **Sauté Aromatics:**

* In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
* Add beef back to the pot. Stir and add soy sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.

#### 3. **Simmer Until Tender:**

* Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth. Add bay leaves.
* Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours (or until beef is fork-tender).

* *TIP: You may use a pressure cooker to shorten cooking time to 30–40 minutes.*

#### 4. **Flavor & Thicken:**

* Stir in liver spread (or mashed liver) to thicken and enrich the flavor.
* Add vinegar (don’t stir for a few minutes), sugar, salt, and pepper.
* Simmer for 10 minutes.

#### 5. **Add Veggies & Final Touches:**

* Add potatoes and carrots. Cook until tender.
* Toss in bell peppers, green peas, and chilies (if using).
* Stir in grated cheese for extra creaminess.
* Simmer for another 5–10 minutes.

#### 6. **Serve & Enjoy:**

* Taste and adjust seasoning.
* Serve hot with steamed white rice. Optional: top with more cheese or fresh parsley.

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### ❤️ **Optional Cooking Variations:**

* Substitute **beef** with **goat meat** for a traditional *Kambing na Kaldereta*.
* Use **pork** or **chicken** for a lighter version.
* Add **olives or pickles** for Spanish-style Caldereta twist.


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