Kaldereta with Peanut Butter

Ingredients for Kaldereta with Peanut Butter

• 1 kg beef ribs, stewing beef, or mutton, cubed
• 2 medium potatoes, cubed and deep-fried
• 2 medium carrots, cubed
• 1 large red capsicum, sliced
• 1 large can tomato puree
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 heaping tbsp peanut butter
• 2-4 red bird's-eye chilies, sliced
• 3 cups beef stock
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• Ground black pepper and salt, to taste
• Oil

How to cook Kaldereta with Peanut Butter

1. 1.Heat oil in a large pot and fry the garlic until golden. Strain and reserve as a topping.
2. 2.Sauté the onion until soft, then add the meat and brown it on all sides.
3. 3.Pour in the beef stock and add the bay leaves. Bring to a boil, add the tomato puree and carrots, then lower the heat.
4. 4.Simmer for 1 1/2 hours, adding water as needed, until the meat is fork-tender.
5. 5.Stir in the peanut butter and cook for 15 minutes until thick.
6. 6.Add the tomato paste, chilies, capsicum, and fried potatoes. Simmer for 15 minutes, season, and sprinkle with the fried garlic.