Filipino

​Cheesy Beef Kaldereta

​This slow-simmered Filipino beef stew gets a rich and creamy twist with heavy cream and Cheddar cheese. It’s a comforting dish with familiar, yet bold flavours.

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 20 mins

Equipment

  • ​Large pot
  • ​Wooden spoon
  • ​Cutting board & knife
  • ​Cheese grater
  • ​Vegetable peeler 

Ingredients

  • ​1 ½ lb (680 g) diced stewing beef 
  • ​1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt 
  • ​1/2 tsp (2 ml) pepper 
  • ​2 tbsp (30 ml) butter 
  • ​1 onion, finely diced 
  • ​3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 
  • ​1/3 cup (75 ml) tomato paste 
  • ​1/4 cup (60 ml) liver spread 
  • ​2 tbsp (30 ml) fish sauce 
  • ​2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce 
  • ​3 cups (750 ml) low-sodium beef broth 
  • ​2 bay leaves 
  • ​3 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 
  • ​2 medium-sized carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 
  • ​1 red pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces 
  • ​1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh or frozen peas 
  • ​1/4 cup (60 ml) 35% whipping cream 
  • ​1 cup (500 ml) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 

Directions

  1. ​Season beef with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, in a large pot set over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Stir in the beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until starting to brown. Stir in onion and garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until softened. 
  2. ​Stir in tomato paste and liver spread and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant and starting to caramelize. Stir in beef broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, and bay leaves, scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 45 to 55 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender. 
  3. ​Stir in potatoes and carrots. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Stir in peppers, peas, 35% cream, and ½ cup (125 ml) Cheddar cheese, until cheese is melted. 
  4. ​To serve, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup (125 ml) Cheddar cheese, and serve with steamed rice.

Tips

  • ​For a bit of a kick, stir in sliced chilis along with the peas in Step 3. 
  • ​Experiment with different cheeses such as Monterey Jack cheese or mozzarella cheese. 

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