1-Start: Making Filipino Beef Caldereta at home is straightforward and fun, especially if you’re a home cook looking for new flavors. Start by preparing all your ingredients to ensure smooth cooking. This stew uses 2 pounds of cubed beef, sautéed with 3 crushed and chopped garlic cloves and 1 finely chopped onion for a flavorful base.

2-Heat: ¼ cup of cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the garlic and onion, sautéing until they smell great, about 2-3 minutes. Next, add the beef cubes and sear them until browned on all sides, which takes roughly 5-7 minutes to lock in those juices. Now, pour in 2 cups of beef broth, 1 cup of tomato sauce, and ½ cup of blended liver spread, stirring well to mix everything together.

3-Season: the pot with 1 teaspoon of chili flakes and 3 dried bay leaves, then let it simmer for about 1 to 2 hours on the stovetop, or speed things up to 30 minutes in a pressure cooker until the beef turns tender. Add the vegetables: 2 cups of sliced potatoes, 2 cups of sliced carrots, 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced green bell pepper, and ⅔ cup of green olives, then cover and cook on low heat for another 40-50 minutes until everything is soft. Finally, taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed, then serve hot with white rice for a complete meal.