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Cooking beef caldereta in a pot on a stovetop

Name: Beef Caldereta Recipe

Summary: A rich, savory, and hearty Filipino beef stew simmered in a tomato-based sauce with liver spread, vegetables, and cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight comfort food.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 lbs beef chuck or brisket cut into cubes
  • 3 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large carrot sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes diced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup liver spread or pâté
  • 1/4 cup grated cheese Cheddar or Eden
  • 1/4 cup green olives optional
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 –3 red chili peppers or red pepper flakes optional, to taste
  • 2 cups beef broth or water
  • 1 –2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: green peas pickles

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Chopping board
  • Kitchen knife
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Cooking spoon
  • Ladle
  • Optional: Pressure cooker or slow cooker

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Heat oil in a pot. Sear the beef cubes in batches until browned. Set aside.
  3. Sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Return the beef to the pot. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, soy sauce, bay leaves, and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
  5. Lower the heat and simmer covered for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beef is tender.
  6. Add potatoes and carrots. Cook for 10–15 minutes until partially soft.
  7. Stir in liver spread, cheese, and olives. Simmer until fully incorporated.
  8. Add bell peppers and chilies. Cook for another 5–10 minutes.
  9. Season with salt and pepper. Let it rest 10 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve hot with steamed rice or bread.

Notes

Notes:
For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered during the final 10 minutes.
Goat, pork, or chicken can be used as substitutes for beef.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
The dish becomes more flavorful after a day of refrigeration.