Monday, November 17, 2008

Philippine Beef Caldereta Recipe

This recipe tastes better when prepared a day beforehand and reheated at serving time... it gives the flavors time to blend in!

1 1/2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup cider vinegar
6 crushed black peppercorns
3 cloves of garlic, crushed
4 tablespoons oil
2 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 medium onion, cut in half, thinly sliced
1 cup beef broth
1 cup tomato sauce
1 bay leaf
1/2 red bell pepper cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 green bell pepper cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 ounces liver sausage (optional)
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Salt to taste

  1. Marinate beef in vinegar, peppercorns, and garlic for at least 30 minutes. Drain well.
  2. In 2 tablespoons oil, fry beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove, set aside.
  3. Add onion and more oil if necessary.
  4. Saute on moderate heat, about 5 minutes, until soft but not brown (the shiny stage, I call it).
  5. Add beef, broth, tomato sauce & bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1-1/2 hours.
  7. Add potatoes & red and green pepper.
  8. Continue cooking until potato is soft (but not overcooked!!)
  9. Add optional liver sausage and hot pepper sauce. Simmer another 2 minutes or so.
  10. Season to taste with salt, if desired. Put in serving dish, garnish with sliced boiled eggs and sliced stuffed olives.
  11. Serve with rice.
Remember, best when cooked a day in advance, or at least in the morning the day you plan to serve for dinner.

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