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Batangas Kaldereta

Batangas Kaldereta is a tasty Filipino stew with a rich, flavorful sauce made from liver spread and spices, giving it a savory and slightly spicy kick. It's usually made with beef that's simmered until tender and is packed with garlic, onions, and chili peppers, making it perfect to enjoy with rice.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 3318 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs beef chuck sliced into 1 ½ inch cubes
  • 3 pcs Red Onions chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 oz liver spread
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter optional
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tsp annatto powder
  • 1 tbsp beef powder
  • 3 pcs Thai Chili pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 tbsp margarine
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Combine the beef and soy sauce in a bowl. Mix well. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Melt the margarine in a pan. Add the annatto powder and stir.
  3. Add the garlic and sauté until it starts to brown. Add the onion and continue to sauté until it becomes soft.
  4. Add the marinated beef. Sauté until the outer part turns light brown. Make sure to stir frequently while cooking to ensure that all sides are cooked evenly.
  5. Add the Worcestershire sauce and pickle relish. Cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in the water and let it boil.
  7. Add the beef powder. Stir and cover the pan. Simmer until the beef becomes tender.
  8. Add the liver spread, peanut butter (optional), cheese, and chili peppers. Stir until the sauce smoothens. The sauce will thicken partially after a few minutes.
  9. Continue cooking on low heat for 5 minutes. Make sure to stir occasionally to prevent the sauce and meat from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  10. Add the breadcrumbs. This ingredient will make the sauce thicker.
  11. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
  12. Serve and dig in!

Notes

  • You're not alone. A lot of Filipinos get confused too! To give you some idea, kaldereta is a Filipino stew with a rich flavor from liver spread and a spicy kick from chili peppers or hot sauce, while menudo includes pork or beef with potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers in a sweet and tangy tomato sauce, often with liver and raisins. On the other hand, mechado features marinated beef cooked with garlic in a savory tomato sauce with potatoes and carrots. Happy to help!
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  • The main difference between Thai chili peppers and siling labuyo is their size and shape. Thai chilies are small, long, and narrow, ending in a point. On the other hand, siling labuyo are also small but shorter and have a rounded tip instead of a pointy one. This makes it easy to tell them apart just by looking at them!

Nutrition Information

Calories 3318kcal (166%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 297g (594%) Fat 211g (325%) Saturated Fat 80g (400%) Polyunsaturated Fat 26g Monounsaturated Fat 105g Trans Fat 10g Cholesterol 1173mg (391%) Sodium 7460mg (311%) Potassium 5697mg (163%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 16677IU (334%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 444mg (44%) Iron 39mg (217%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3318

% Daily Value*

Calories 3318kcal 166%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 297g 594%
Fat 211g 325%
Saturated Fat 80g 400%
Polyunsaturated Fat 26g 153%
Monounsaturated Fat 105g 525%
Trans Fat 10g 500%
Cholesterol 1173mg 391%
Sodium 7460mg 311%
Potassium 5697mg 121%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 16677IU 334%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 444mg 44%
Iron 39mg 217%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.