Braised beef in tomato sauce
Hi, I’m Krizell, a third culture kid and second-generation Filipino American. I’m passionate about preserving our Filipino heritage through food and hope you give these recipes a try!
Krizell
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July 12, 2025
This is one of the first Filipino dishes I cooked for my friends. I was so nervous for them to try it but by the end of dinner the entire pot was gone, which made me so happy. Caldereta is a rich & hearty Filipino beef stew. The beef is stewed in a sauce made of liver spread & tomatoes. Liver spread is such a key ingredient! It truly gives an extra layer of depth & richness that makes it so delicious. This stew has a longer cooking time of approx. 2 hours, but I promise you, it’s worth the wait.
Heat olive oil (2 Tbsp) in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic (4)and onion (1), allowing the onions to sweat and become translucent.
Add the beef (2 ½ lb), mixing well, and cook until browned.
Once browned, stir in the bay leaves, black pepper, bouillon, and liver spread. Mix thoroughly to combine.
Pour in the beef broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Stir and simmer until the beef is soft and tender, approximately 1-2 hours, depending on your pot.
Once the meat is tender, add the carrots (2 cups) and potatoes (2 cups). Cover and cook for 7-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft; they should be easily pierced with a fork.
Stir in the chili flakes, red bell pepper (1), green bell pepper (1), and olives. Mix well to combine all ingredients, cover again, and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with white rice.
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