Caldereta (Filipino Beef Stew)
Caldereta (Filipino Beef Stew) brings tender beef simmered in a tomato base with pineapple, olives, and hearty vegetables for a balanced sweet-salty bite. The mix of bell pepper, potatoes, and a touch of hot sauce builds layers of warmth and tang. Serve it for a cozy dinner or a family gathering when you want a richly sauced, comforting stew.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caldereta (Filipino Beef Stew), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season the beef with salt and black pepper, then brown it in the hot oil with the garlic, about 10 minutes. Add the water, pineapple juice, onion, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the beef is almost tender, 35 to 45 minutes.
- 2
Stir the potatoes, red bell pepper, carrot, mini sausages, pineapple chunks with their juice, olives, and bay leaves into the stew. Return to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 more minutes. Season with hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Calories 695.36 kcal High 35%
- Protein 16.75 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 79.52 g 29%
- Total Fat 35.43 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 8.94 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 34.89 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 1875.73 mg High 82%
- Dietary Fiber 8.14 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 20.55 g --
- Added Sugars 4.94 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 241.77 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 3.27 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 771.81 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 130.23 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 57.17 mg Good Source 64%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Caldereta (Filipino Beef Stew) is a Filipino dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Cocktail Sausage. Each serving provides about 695.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caldereta (Filipino Beef Stew)?
- It is a Filipino stew recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Caldereta (Filipino Beef Stew) made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Carrot, Cocktail Sausage, Diced Potatoes. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Caldereta (Filipino Beef Stew)?
- Explore these Filipino side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Caldereta (Filipino Beef Stew)?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 695.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caldereta (Filipino Beef Stew) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Caldereta (Filipino Beef Stew) healthy?
- Caldereta (Filipino Beef Stew) has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 695.36 calories and 16.75 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1875.73 mg (82% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 8.94 g (45% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.94 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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