Beef Caldereta

8 steps · 42 min total

1. 01

   Sauté aromatics

   Heat the olive oil in a cooking pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion softens and turns translucent.
2. 02

   Brown the beef

   Add the beef cubes to the pot, stirring occasionally. Cook until the outer surfaces are lightly browned all over.
3. 03

   Add liquids and simmer

   Pour in the soy sauce, tomato puree, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. 04

   Pressure cook beef

   Stir in the beef stock cube. Cover the pressure cooker and cook for 30 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
5. 05

   Fry vegetables

   While the beef cooks, pan-fry the sliced carrots and potatoes in a separate pan until they start to brown lightly. Set them aside.
6. 06

   Stir in seasonings

   Once the beef is tender, remove the lid. Stir in the chili powder and peanut butter until fully incorporated into the sauce.
7. 07

   Finish with vegetables

   Add the sliced green and red bell peppers, along with the fried potatoes and carrots. Cover the pot and continue cooking for another 5 to 7 minutes, just until the peppers are tender-crisp.
8. 08

   Season and serve

   Taste the stew and season with salt and ground black pepper as needed. Serve hot.