Caldereta Beef ( Bakareta )

Caldereta is a Filipino stew known for its rich and savory tomato-based sauce. It is often made with beef, although it can also be prepared with other meats like goat, lamb, or pork.

Ingredients 

• 1 kg Beef , cubed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 tsp peppercorn, cracked
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1/2 cup liver spread or liver pate
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 2 cups of beef broth
• 2 cups Carrots, sliced
• 2 cups Potatoes, sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper , sliced
• 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 2 cups vinegar (for marinate )

Directions 

1. Marinate the beef with vinegar, salt, pepper for at least 1 hour.
2. Saute garlic, onion in the skillet until soft.
3. Add the drained marinated beef and cook for 5 minutes or until the the color turn brown.
4. Combine dried bay leaves and the remaining salt and crushed pepper corn.
5. Mix liver spread and cook for 1-2 minutes.
6. Pour-in the tomato sauce, pineapple, juice and beef broth. Bring to simmer for 1-2 hours or until the beef becomes tender.
7. Add potatoes and carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
8. Drop in green olives and bell pepper
9. Add chili flakes (optional).
10. Simmer covered for another 5 minutes.
11. Serve with boiled rice and enjoy.