Best 4 Beef Caldereta Recipes

Beef caldereta is a hearty and flavorful Filipino stew that is typically made with beef, tomatoes, potatoes, and bell peppers. The beef is braised in a rich and savory sauce until it is fall-apart tender. Caldereta is often served with rice or bread, and it is a popular dish for special occasions and gatherings. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to making the best beef caldereta, including a detailed recipe, tips for choosing the right ingredients, and suggestions for serving and storing the dish.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CALDERETA (FILIPINO BEEF STEW)

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A Filipino beef stew traditionally cooked with goat, but it's usually not available in most markets. You can get creative with this dish such as adding garbanzo beans, peas, and raisins. Optional: add 4 ounces of liver pate in place of tomato paste. Serve hot over a bed of rice.

Provided by MattOlay V-H

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ pounds cubed beef stew meat
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 cups water
½ cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup tomato paste
2 red potatoes, diced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 large carrot, sliced diagonally
½ pound miniature cocktail sausages
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can medium pitted ripe olives, drained
3 large bay leaves
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

Steps:

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sprinkle beef with salt and black pepper and brown in the hot oil with garlic, about 10 minutes. Pour in water, pineapple juice, onion, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, turn heat to low, and simmer until beef is almost tender, 35 to 45 minutes.
Stir potatoes, red bell pepper, carrot, mini sausages, pineapple chunks with their juice, olives, and bay leaves into the stew. Bring back to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 more minutes. Season with hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 86.1 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1168.1 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

CALDERETA (FILIPINO BEEF AND CHORIZO STEW)

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Caldereta is a comforting beef stew popular in the Philippines. Every family has its own version. Experiment with the ingredients and try different vegetables. Best served with white rice!

Provided by steve2464

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
12 ounces chorizo sausage
¼ cup garlic, minced
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 cups tomato sauce
2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 cup drained canned peas
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine beef chuck, chorizo, garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until beef chuck is browned and liquid is reduced, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and green bell pepper in the hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomato sauce and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir beef-chorizo mixture into tomato sauce mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
Stir potatoes, peas, salt, and pepper into stew; simmer until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes. Add water if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 118.5 mg, Fat 42.6 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 2408.5 mg, Sugar 9 g

BEEF CALDERETA

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This is a yummy recipe, a fusion of tomato sauce, liver pate, cheese and chunks of beef. This is a rich gourmet recipe from Batangas but instead of beef, they use goat's meat. It is more flavorful when beef is used, though. This recipe is so good, you can use any meat to cook it though preparation may vary. You may use lamb chops, chicken, and pork. Good for parties or weekend special meals. Taste goods even as leftovers!

Provided by AVAPHOEBE

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef

Time 1h49m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons light butter
2 Spanish onions, coarsely chopped
2 heads garlic, crushed
2 pounds beef shanks
2 pounds beef short ribs
2 pinches salt
3 cups water, or more to taste
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 large bay leaves, torn
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
⅔ cup liver spread
2 tablespoons bread crumbs, or more to taste
2 red chile peppers, chopped, or more to taste
3 potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 carrot, peeled and sliced diagonally
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir until onions are almost translucent, about 4 minutes. Add beef shanks, short ribs, and salt; cook and stir until beef shanks and short ribs are no longer red, about 5 minutes.
Pour water into the pot; stir in peppercorns and bay leaves. Simmer until beef is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Discard bay leaves. Add tomato sauce, Cheddar cheese, liver spread, and bread crumbs. Simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes. Stir in chile peppers.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and carrot; cook and stir until golden brown and tender, about 10 minutes. Stir into the pot. Serve stew with green bell pepper and red bell pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 122.4 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 421.2 mg, Sugar 5 g

BEEF CALDERETA

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This is a tasty dish from the Philippines. I live in the Philippines and this dish was prepared by my Filipino wife, it is the common recipe for Caldereta in the Philippines. It is a rich, very filling meaty dish and when served on a bed of cooked rice can be a one dish family meal.

Provided by George Clement

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 lbs beef, cubed
3 -4 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 cup bell pepper, cut into strips
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup tomato paste
2/3 cup liver, spread
1 cup grated cheese
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce (optional)
3 large bay leaves
3 medium potatoes, sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
salt and pepper

Steps:

Boil the beef until tender, in the water to make a nice beef broth. Add pineapple juice and onion,.
In a separate pan sauté garlic until almost brown. Add to beef and broth.
Add the tomato sauce and tomato paste and allow to simmer for ten minutes.
Add bay leaves, bell pepper, carrots, and potatoes.
Simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender, then add cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
Add optional Tabasco sauce.
Cook until cheese is melted, stir.
Remove bay leaves.
Add water if the mixture is too thick.
Serve hot on individual servings of a bed of cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1250.6, Fat 112.7, SaturatedFat 47.7, Cholesterol 192.4, Sodium 641.8, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 11.7, Protein 22.8

Tips:

Choose high-quality beef. Look for cuts that are well-marbled and have a good amount of connective tissue. This will help the beef stay tender and flavorful during cooking.
Brown the beef in batches. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the beef from overcrowding the pan, which can cause it to steam instead of brown.
Don't be afraid to use a variety of vegetables in your caldereta. Common vegetables include potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and tomatoes. You can also add other vegetables that you like, such as green beans, corn, or zucchini.
Season the caldereta to taste. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and other spices, such as paprika, cumin, and oregano.
Simmer the caldereta for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender. This will allow the flavors to develop and the vegetables to soften.
Serve the caldereta with rice or bread. You can also garnish it with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Conclusion:

Beef caldereta is a delicious and hearty stew that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. With a few simple tips, you can make a caldereta that is sure to impress your family and friends.