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Filipino Beef Caldereta Stew

Name: Filipino Beef Caldereta Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 600 g halal beef chuck stew meat, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 3 cup halal beef broth; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into broad strips; 5 clove garlic, minced; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter; 2 tbsp soy sauce

A rich, tomato-based braised beef stew cooked low and slow with tender potatoes, carrots, sweet red peppers, and a touch of creamy peanut butter for ultimate depth.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 80 min

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Technique to learn

Flavor Base Emulsification

Searing beef and frying tomato paste directly with aromatics to build a deeply savory fond before braising liquid is added.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes in a single layer and sear until deeply browned on all sides (7 to 8 minutes). Set beef aside on a plate.

Step 2: Add minced garlic and onion to the remaining pot drippings, cooking for 3 minutes until softened.

Step 3: Stir in the tomato paste and soy sauce, cooking for 2 minutes to caramelize the tomato paste.

Step 4: Return beef to the pot, pour in the halal beef broth, and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 40 minutes until beef begins to soften.

Step 5: Add potato and carrot chunks to the pot. Stir in the smooth peanut butter until dissolved into the gravy.

Step 6: Cover and simmer for an additional 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Step 7: Stir in the red bell pepper strips and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until tender-crisp and sauce thickens before serving hot.

Cooking tips

Caramelizing tomato paste directly with aromatics before adding liquid yields a darker, more complex gravy.
A touch of peanut butter provides a savory, silky body without overpowering the tomato base.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Filipino; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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