Caldereta (Filipino Beef and Chorizo Stew)
Description
Caldereta is a comforting beef stew loaded with chorizo, onion, and potatoes popular in the Philippines.
Ingredients
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2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
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12 ounces chorizo sausage
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1/4 cup garlic, minced
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1/4 cup white vinegar
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
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1 onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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3 cups tomato sauce
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2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
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1 cup drained canned peas
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
1
Combine beef, chorizo, garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until beef is browned and liquid is reduced, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and bell pepper in hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomato sauce and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Stir beef-chorizo mixture into tomato sauce mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
4
Stir potatoes, peas, salt, and pepper into stew; simmer until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes. Add water if needed.