Caldereta (Filipino Beef and Chorizo Stew)
Caldereta, a beloved beef stew in the Philippines, offers comfort and flavor. Each family boasts its unique rendition, encouraging experimentation with ingredients and various vegetables. For the perfect pairing, savor it alongside a plate of white rice!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
- 12 ounces chorizo sausage
- ¼ cup garlic, minced
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
- 1 cup drained canned peas
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine beef, chorizo, garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until beef is browned and liquid is reduced, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and bell pepper in hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomato sauce and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir beef-chorizo mixture into tomato sauce mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Stir potatoes, peas, salt, and pepper into stew; simmer until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes. Add water if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 641kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 37gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 2409mgPotassium: 1183mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 6mg
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