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Beef Caldereta with Cheese (Kalderetang Baka Recipe)

A healthy one-pot meal recipe that is hearty, decadent and so full of flavor. Slowly simmered in tomato sauce with fresh vegetables, spices, and cheese.
Course Beef, Main Course
Cuisine Philippine
Keyword One-Pot Meal
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings 8 people
Calories 487kcal
Author Jocelyn | JOZmahal
Cost $30

Equipment

  • InstaPot
  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pound Beef Chuck cut in 1" chunks
  • 4 tablespoon of Soy sauce or Coconut Aminos
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 4 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Oregano ground
  • 8 ounce Tomato Sauce
  • 1 ½ cup Water see notes
  • 2 medium Potatoes (peeled or skin intact, cut in quarters)
  • ½ cup Stuffed Olives
  • 3 tablespoon Cooking Sherry
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion (cut in quarters)
  • ½ pound Pepperoni (sliced on a bias at ¼")
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper (ground)
  • ½ medium Red Bell Pepper (seeds removed and cut in 1" chunks)
  • ½ medium Green Bell Pepper (seeds removed and cut in 1" chunks)
  • 2 ounce Sharp Cheddar Cheese (see notes)

Instructions

  • Season meat with coconut aminos, sherry, oregano and salt. Set aside.
  • Skillet over medium-high heat, and add olive oil. When it shimmers saute garlic and onions until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Add marinated meat, tomato sauce, and 1 ½ cups of water, stir, then simmer covered for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until meat is tender. (see notes)
  • With 10 minutes left for cooking time add pepperoni, black pepper, and potatoes and cook potatoes until fork tender (about 30 minutes)
  • Add olives and green and red pepper and cook an additional 2 minutes.
  • Then add cheese, cover, and cook for another minute or two, until the cheese is melted.

Notes

  • Cut the meat while it's still partly frozen. This helps to cut meat thinly and more evenly.
  • Cook low and slow - the flavors will be extracted from all the ingredients rewarding you a Beef Caldereta that is rich and full of flavor.
  • Check and stir the Caldereta dish occasionally so it doesn't scorch. 
  • Add some water or broth (½ cup at a time) as needed.
  • Options for other cuts of meat to use are beef brisket, short ribs, chuck, rump roast or beef shanks.
  • Enjoy this with a side of steamed rice.