Filipino Beef Caldereta

Filipino Beef Caldereta

from urbanblisslife.com
135 min
8 servings

This traditional Filipino beef stew is rich, hearty, and feeds a crowd!

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cups sliced carrots (about 4 medium to large carrots)
  • 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2-½ cups total)
  • 2 pounds beef, cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ cup pitted green olives

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onions and saute for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot. Stir.

  3. 3

    Add the beef and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, browning all sides.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl mix together the cornstarch and water to create a cornstarch slurry. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the pot and stir to combine all of the ingredients.

  5. 5

    Add the beef broth and tomato paste to the pot, and stir. Cook at a medium boil, stirring regularly, for 10 minutes. Add the bay leaves, then cover and reduce heat to low-medium, and cook for 1 to 2 hours.

  6. 6

    Add the red peppers and green olives, then cook, uncovered, for 3 to 4 more minutes.