Tocinong Manok (Filipino Beef Stew)

Kaldereta na Baka (Filipino Beef Stew)

Kaldereta comes from the word caldero, which is Spanish for a cauldron, or large metal pot, that is used to cook stews over an open fire. Baka is the Tagalog word for beef. Kalderetang baka is a delicious Filipino beef stew with liver, vegetables, and spices.

Cook Time

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef brisket or bottom round roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 pound beef liver, pureed
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 potato, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large carrot, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup bottled Spanish pimento stuffed olives, available at Asian stores
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a pot, saute the garlic and onions in oil over medium heat.
2. Add the beef and cook until brown.
3. Add the tomato sauce and water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, until the meat is tender. Add more water if needed.
4. Add the pureed liver and cook for 4-5 minutes.
5. Add the potatoes and carrots and simmer for 5 more minutes.
6. Add the olives and cook for another 1 minute.
7. Season with salt and ground pepper as needed before serving.

Variations

• If you like spicy food, add your favorite chili peppers.
• Substitute liver spread for pureed liver.
• If using real liver, you can use pork or chicken livers, too.
• Add other vegetables such as bell peppers, green peas, etc.
• Use real tomatoes instead of tomato sauce.
• Canned beef broth can be used instead of water.
• To speed things up, you can cook the beef first in a pressure cooker for 30 minutes.

Pimento Stuffed Olives