🔥Discover the best Kaldereta recipe! Learn how to cook rich, flavorful, and tender Kalderetang Baka with a delicious tomato-based sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a hearty family meal. Try this easy step-by-step recipe today!
🛒 Ingredients
✅ 2 lbs beef chuck or short ribs, cut into chunks
✅ 2 cups beef broth
✅ 1 cup tomato sauce
✅ 2 tbsp tomato paste
✅ 2 tbsp liver spread or pâté (for richness)
✅ 1 large onion, chopped
✅ 4 cloves garlic, minced
✅ 2 medium potatoes, cubed
✅ 2 medium carrots, sliced
✅ 1 red bell pepper, sliced
✅ 1 green bell pepper, sliced
✅ 2 tbsp soy sauce
✅ 1 tbsp vinegar
✅ 2 tbsp olive oil or cooking oil
✅ 1 tsp paprika
✅ 2 dried bay leaves
✅ 1 tsp sugar (optional)
✅ Salt & black pepper, to taste
✅ 1 small chili (siling labuyo) (optional for spice)
✅ Grated cheese, for garnish (optional but recommended!)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Sear the Beef:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics:
- In the same pot, sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
3️⃣ Simmer the Sauce:
- Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, soy sauce, and vinegar. Cook for 2 minutes before adding the beef broth, bay leaves, and paprika.
4️⃣ Slow Cook for Tenderness:
- Return the seared beef to the pot. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is fork-tender. (Tip: Use a pressure cooker to reduce cooking time!)
5️⃣ Add Vegetables & Flavor Enhancers:
- Stir in potatoes, carrots, and liver spread. Simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Add bell peppers, chili (if using), and sugar. Cook for 5 more minutes.
6️⃣ Final Touches & Serve:
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with grated cheese before serving for an extra creamy twist!
7️⃣ Enjoy Your Kaldereta!
- Serve hot with steamed white rice and enjoy this comforting Filipino dish!
🍴 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Tender, fall-apart beef in a rich and savory sauce
✔️ Perfect balance of flavors—savory, tangy, and slightly sweet
✔️ A Filipino fiesta favorite that’s great for family meals
✔️ Easily customizable—add olives, peas, or even goat meat!
🔥 Pro Tip: Let Kaldereta sit for a few hours or overnight—the flavors get even better the next day!
