Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Beef
- Pat dry the beef and lightly salt.
- Sear the beef for 1-2 minutes on high heat. Set aside.
Make Beef Caldereta in Slow Cooker
- In the slow cooker, add in seared beef, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, and bay leaves. Set on low for 6-8 hours.
- 2 hours before serving, add the potatoes and carrots.
- 30 minutes before serving, add the peas and bell pepper.
- When cooking time ends, check each ingredient for fork tenderness. Adjust salt and black pepper to taste. Serve with white rice.
Notes
Note 1. Stovetop Method Instructions:
1. Pat dry the beef and lightly salt.
2. In a pot on medium high heat, heat up cooking oil. Cook the beef, onion, and garlic for 1-2 minutes until seared and aromatic.
3. Add potatoes and carrots. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, and bay leaves.
5. Bring the pot to a boil. Adjust heat to a low simmer and let it cook covered for 1.5-2 hours.
6. 10 minutes before serving, add the peas and bell peppers.
7. When cooking time ends, check each ingredient for fork tenderness. Adjust salt and black pepper to taste. Serve with white rice.
2. In a pot on medium high heat, heat up cooking oil. Cook the beef, onion, and garlic for 1-2 minutes until seared and aromatic.
3. Add potatoes and carrots. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, and bay leaves.
5. Bring the pot to a boil. Adjust heat to a low simmer and let it cook covered for 1.5-2 hours.
6. 10 minutes before serving, add the peas and bell peppers.
7. When cooking time ends, check each ingredient for fork tenderness. Adjust salt and black pepper to taste. Serve with white rice.