Description
Beef Ribs Caldereta is a Filipino stew made with tender beef shortribs, vegetables, liver spread, and a rich tomato-based sauce. This hearty dish is perfect for family meals and special gatherings.
Ingredients
1 kilo beef shortribs
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 pieces potato (cut into pieces)
1 carrot (cut into pieces)
1 bell pepper
1 cup green peas
1 can liver spread
200 ml tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon peppercorns
¼ cup cheese (grated)
Ground pepper to taste
Fish sauce to taste
3 cups of water
Instructions
- Season the beef shortribs with Worcestershire sauce and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the potatoes and carrots until golden brown. Set them aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant. Add the marinated beef ribs and cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste and cook for a few more minutes.
- Add water, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Cover and cook for 1 hour or until the beef is tender.
- Once the beef is tender, add the liver spread and tomato sauce. Stir well and simmer for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the fried potatoes and carrots. If you prefer spice, add chili. Let it simmer for a while.
- Finish by adding the cooked green peas, bell pepper, green olives, and grated cheese. Season with ground pepper and fish sauce to taste. Let it cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy this Filipino classic!
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, add cornstarch mixed with water in the final stages of cooking.
- If you can’t find liver spread, substitute with pâté or finely ground chicken liver.
- Beef chuck or brisket can be used instead of beef shortribs, but they need to cook longer for tenderness.
- This dish tastes even better the next day, making it great for preparing ahead of time.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like green beans or zucchini for extra color and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stew
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
