Recipe of Caldereta

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of beef (preferably chuck), cut into cubes
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 can of crushed tomatoes (14 oz)
• 2 cups of beef broth
• 2 carrots, cut into cubes
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into cubes
• 1 cup of peas
• 3 potatoes, cut into cubes
• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil for cooking

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the beef and cook until golden brown on all sides.

3. 3

   Add the onion and garlic and cook until golden brown.

4. 4

   Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, bay leaves, oregano, salt and pepper to the pot and mix well.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the carrots, peppers, peas and potatoes to the pot and mix well.

7. 7

   Cover and simmer for another 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

8. 8

   Serve warm with cooked rice.