Beef Caldereta

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This is a tasty dish from the philippines. i live in the philippines and this dish was prepared by my filipino wife, it is the common recipe for caldereta in the philippines. it is a rich, very filling meaty dish and when served on a bed of cooked rice can be a one dish family meal.

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Steps

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Boil the beef until tender , in the water to make a nice beef broth.

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Add pineapple juice and onion ,.

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In a separate pan saut garlic until almost brown.

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Add to beef and broth.

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Add the tomato sauce and tomato paste and allow to simmer for ten minutes.

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Add bay leaves , bell pepper , carrots , and potatoes.

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Simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender , then add cheese and salt and pepper to taste.

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Add optional tabasco sauce.

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Cook until cheese is melted , stir.

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Remove bay leaves.

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Add water if the mixture is too thick.

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Serve hot on individual servings of a bed of cooked rice.

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Ingredients

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beef, water, onion, garlic clove, bell pepper, tomato sauce, tomato paste, liver, cheese, unsweetened pineapple juice, tabasco sauce, bay leaves, potatoes, carrots, salt and pepper