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Classic Filipino Beef Kaldereta

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16 Steps Total
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Add 2 tbsp of cooking oil to the pan.

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Heat the oil properly before adding ingredients, otherwise ingredients will stick to the pan.

Ingredients:Cooking oil (2 tbsp)
Tools:pan
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Add 1/4 cup cut carrots to the pan and stir until lightly sautéed, then remove them.

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Carrots must be stirred continuously so they do not burn on the edges.

Ingredients:carrots (0.25 cup)
Tools:wooden spatula
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Add 4 medium size potatoes cut to the pan and stir until lightly browned, then remove them.

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Do not overcrowd the potatoes so they can brown evenly without breaking.

Ingredients:Potatoes (4 piece)
Tools:wooden spatula
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Add 1 diced onion to the pan and sauté until translucent.

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Keep the heat moderate so the onions soften without turning brown too quickly.

Ingredients:Onion (1 piece)
Tools:wooden spatula
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00:01:26

Add 2 cut tomatoes to the pan and mash them until softened and fully incorporated with the onions.

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Mash the tomatoes thoroughly so they release their natural juices into the base.

Ingredients:fresh tomatoes (2 piece)
Tools:wooden spatula
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Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the pan and stir until fragrant.

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Stir constantly after adding garlic so it does not burn and turn bitter.

Ingredients:Garlic (2 clove)
Tools:wooden spatula
07
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00:02:00
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Add 1 1/2 lbs of cut short ribs to the pan and stir-fry until well combined with the aromatics.

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Sear the short ribs on all sides so they lock in their natural flavors.

Ingredients:short ribs (1.5 lbs)
Tools:wooden spatula
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00:02:24

Add freshly ground pepper, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and 3 bay leaves to the pan.

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Distribute the seasonings evenly over the meat so the flavors penetrate well.

Ingredients:crushed black pepperfish sauce (2 tbsp)bay leaves (3 piece)
Tools:pan
09
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00:02:41
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Cover, reduce heat, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes until the meat has released its juices and simmered.

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Keep the heat low so the meat simmers gently and releases its natural juices without drying out.

Tools:pot lid
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00:03:07

Add 2 cups of beef broth, cover again, and simmer for 25-30 mins or till the meat is tender to bite.

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Check the liquid level periodically during simmering so it does not dry out and burn.

Ingredients:Beef Broth (2 cup)
Tools:pot lid
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00:03:27

Add 4 tbsp of tomato paste and stir thoroughly until fully dissolved and the sauce turns deep red.

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Stir the tomato paste well so it blends evenly into the broth without clumping.

Ingredients:tomato paste (4 tbsp)
Tools:wooden spatula
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Add about 1/4 cup of liver spread and mix until completely blended into a thick sauce.

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Stir continuously when adding liver spread, otherwise it will form lumps in the sauce.

Ingredients:liver spread (1 piece)
Tools:wooden spatula
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Add the pre-fried carrots and potatoes back into the pan and mix well.

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Fold the vegetables in gently so they do not break apart in the thick sauce.

Ingredients:carrotsPotatoes
Tools:wooden spatula
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00:04:18

Add 1/4 cup of green peas, salt and pepper to taste, 1/4 cup chopped red pepper, and small chili (Siling Labuyo), then stir to combine.

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Add salt gradually and taste the sauce before adding more.

Ingredients:green peas (0.25 cup)bell pepper (0.25 cup)chili pepper (2 piece)
Tools:wooden spatula
15
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00:04:54

Simmer till the vegetables are soft to bite and the sauce is thick and glossy.

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Stir occasionally during the final simmer so the thick sauce does not scorch the bottom of the pan.

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00:05:18
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Move hot pans using heat protection to prevent severe burns.

Transfer the beef kaldereta to a serving dish and enjoy.

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Tools:serving dish

groceryAll Ingredients

Cooking oil2 tbsp
carrots0.25 cup
Potatoes4 piece
fresh tomatoes2 piece
Onion1 piece
Garlic2 clove
short ribs1.5 lbs
crushed black pepper
bay leaves3 piece
bell pepper0.25 cup
Beef Broth2 cup
tomato paste4 tbsp
liver spread1 piece
green peas0.25 cup
fish sauce2 tbsp
chili pepper2 piece

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panwooden spatulapot lidserving dish