Caldereta (Filipino Beef and Chorizo Stew)

Caldereta is a comforting beef stew popular in the Philippines. Every family has its own version. Experiment with the ingredients and try different vegetables. Best served with white rice!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 641 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
• 1 cup drained canned peas
• 3 cups tomato sauce
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
• 12 ounces chorizo sausage
• 2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
• ¼ cup garlic, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.