Beef Caldereta (Filipino Beef Stew)

About this recipe

Caldereta is a hearty party stew from the Philippines. Beef is slowly braised in a tomato sauce until tender, then potatoes, carrots and capsicum are added. A little grated cheese melts in at the end to make the sauce rich and silky. Serve with plenty of rice.

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Season the beef. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches. Set aside.

   8 min

2. 2

   Step 2

   Cook the onion and garlic for 4 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute.

   5 min

3. 3

   Step 3

   Add the tomatoes, stock, bay leaves, soy sauce and beef. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer gently for 1 hour 15 minutes.

   1 hr 15 min

4. 4

   Step 4

   Add the potatoes and carrots and simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes until tender.

   25 min

5. 5

   Step 5

   Add the capsicum and chilli and cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the cheese until melted.

   5 min

6. 6

   Step 6

   Serve with rice.