Beef Caldereta
Beef, potatoes and carrots come together in this Filipino beef — 70 minutes, 8 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 8 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 8 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Heat oil in a cooking pot. Saute onion and garlic until onion softens
- Add beef. Saute until the outer part turns light brown.
- Add soy sauce. Pour tomato sauce and water. Let boil.
- Add Knorr Beef Cube. Cover the pressure cooker. Cook for 30 minutes.
- Pan-fry carrot and potato until it browns. Set aside.
- Add chili pepper, liver spread and peanut butter. Stir.
- Add bell peppers, fried potato and carrot. Cover the pot. Continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Large pot · Saucepan · Pressure cooker
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) · coconut aminos
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
What to serve with Beef Caldereta
- Crispy Eggplant Vegetarian
- Eggplant Adobo Vegetarian
- Grilled eggplant with coconut milk Vegetarian
- Tortang Talong Vegetarian
Tips & common questions
How long does Beef Caldereta take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 8 steps and 14 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
Try tamari (gluten-free). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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