Batangas Kaldereta

Ingredients for Batangas Kaldereta

• 3 lb beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 red onions, chopped
• 8 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 oz liver spread
• 2 tbsp peanut butter, optional
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 tbsp sweet pickle relish
• 1 tsp annatto powder
• 1 tbsp beef powder
• 3 Thai chili peppers, 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

How to cook Batangas Kaldereta

1. 1.Mix beef with soy sauce and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. 2.Melt margarine in a pot, stir in annatto powder, then sauté garlic until lightly browned and onions until soft.
3. 3.Add beef and sauté, stirring often, until lightly browned all over; add Worcestershire sauce and pickle relish, then cook 2 minutes.
4. 4.Add water and beef powder, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until the beef is tender, about 60 minutes.
5. 5.Stir in liver spread, optional peanut butter, cheddar, and chilies until smooth; cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6.Stir in breadcrumbs, season with salt and pepper, and serve once the sauce has thickened.