Caldereta (Filipino Beef Stew)
A favorite hearty stew from the Philippines is traditionally made of goat meat, but this sweet and savory version has beef stew meat instead.
Ingredients
- Oil, sesame, salad or cooking45g
- Beef Chuck Roast681g≈ 1.5 × 1 lb
- Salt2g≈ 0.75 × 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic, raw9g≈ 3 cloves
- Water711g≈ 3 × 1 cup
- Pineapple - Crushed Canned120g≈ 1 × 1 cup sliced
- Yellow Onion110g≈ 1 medium
- Tomato sauce, canned400g≈ 1.75 × cup
- Tomato Paste61g≈ 3.75 × 1 tablespoon
- Potatoes, russet300g≈ 0.75 × potato large (3" to 4-1/4" dia)
- Peppers, bell, red, raw150g
- Carrots72g≈ 1 large
- Andouille Sausage227g≈ 2 × 4 oz
- Kalamata Olives170g≈ 1.25 × 1 cup
- Bay Leaves3g≈ 2.5 × 2 leaves
- Sauce, hot chile, sriracha, TUONG OT SRIRACHA15g
Estimated Cost
- Oil, sesame, salad or cooking (45g)—
- Beef Chuck Roast (681g)$14.98
- Salt (2g)$0.00
- Garlic, raw (9g)$0.24
- Water (711g)—
- Pineapple - Crushed Canned (120g)$0.42
- Yellow Onion (110g)$0.24
- Tomato sauce, canned (400g)—
- Tomato Paste (61g)$0.36
- Potatoes, russet (300g)—
- Peppers, bell, red, raw (150g)—
- Carrots (72g)$0.18
- Andouille Sausage (227g)$2.63
- Kalamata Olives (170g)$4.28
- Bay Leaves (3g)$2.42
- Sauce, hot chile, sriracha, TUONG OT SRIRACHA (15g)—
* Cost estimate based on 10 of 16 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
2. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then add it to the pot along with the garlic. Brown for about 10 minutes.
- 3
3. Pour in the water, pineapple juice, onion, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.
- 4
4. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 35 to 45 minutes until the beef is nearly tender.
- 5
5. Stir in the potatoes, bell pepper, carrot, sausages, pineapple chunks with their juice, olives, and bay leaves.
- 6
6. Return to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes more until the potatoes are tender.
- 7
7. Season with hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 6 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.