Recipe: Appetizing Slow Cooker Beef Caldereta

Slow Cooker Beef Caldereta. This time we're going to cook Beef Caldereta in the slow-cooker. Please watch in HD (to see our imperfections lol). This is a must try recipe for lamb lovers out there.

This easy, comforting beef stew is cooked in a slow cooker with potatoes in a hearty broth. Garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika add flair! Then I added some butter and onion to the pan and cooked until softened. You can cook Slow Cooker Beef Caldereta using 16 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Slow Cooker Beef Caldereta

1. You need 2.2 lbs of Beef stew meat (chuck roast cut into chunks).
2. Prepare 2 tbsp of Oil (plus a little extra if needed).
3. Prepare 3 of Garlic cloves, peeled and crushed.
4. You need 1 of large onion, sliced.
5. It's 2 of Plum Tomatoes, chopped.
6. It's 2 of medium size Carrots, sliced into 1-inch thickness.
7. It's 4 of Red Potatoes, cut into cubes (roughly the same size as the carrots).
8. You need 2 of Bay Leaves.
9. You need 1 cup of Beef broth or water.
10. It's 1 tbsp of Fish Sauce or Soy Sauce (adjust to taste).
11. Prepare 1/2 cup of Tomato Sauce.
12. You need 1/3-1/2 cup of Peanut Butter, or to taste (maybe replaced with Liver spread to be more authentic).
13. Prepare 1 of Red Bell Pepper.
14. Prepare 1 cup of frozen Peas.
15. You need 2 tsp of brown Sugar (optional).
16. You need to taste of Salt and Pepper,.

Next I deglazed the pan with some of the broth being sure to scrape up the. This Asian beef stew (Beef Caldereta) is robust in flavor and so delicious! Cooking in the slow cooker makes it very convenient, too. SLOW COOKER BEEF CALDERETA This melt-in-your-mouth tender beef stew is robust in flavor and so delicious!

Slow Cooker Beef Caldereta instructions

1. Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper..
2. In a large frying pan (like a heavy stainless steel or cast iron skillet), heat the oil until hot but not smoking. Sear the beef by browning on all sides in the hot oil. Keep some space in between the beef chunks when frying so don’t dump all the beef but cook in batches..
3. Place in a plate as you cook. This method will ensure a deep and delicious taste from the meat so if you can don’t omit the step..
4. In the remaining oil (or add a little oil to the skillet if needed) saute the garlic, onions and tomatoes for 3-4 minutes. The purpose is to deglaze the pan with the juices from the veggies and get all the yummy brown bits remaining there for extra flavor..
5. Place the beef and the sauteed vegetables in the slow cooker. If there’s no time, simply add the browned beef with the vegetables in the slow cooker..
6. Add the carrots, potatoes and bay leaves. Pour the beef broth (or water), fish sauce or soy sauce and the tomato sauce. Give it a quick stir. Cover and cook on low until the beef is fork tender between 6-8 hours..
7. When the beef is already tender enough to eat (but not falling apart) add the peanut butter and red bell pepper. You can also add the frozen peas at this point. Add the sugar, if using. This is not to sweeten the stew but to enhance the flavor. Season with extra salt and pepper, if needed. Stir everything gently. Cook for another 30 minutes to 1 hour or until everything is fully heated through..
8. Serve with freshly steamed rice on the side..

A fusion of Spanish and Asian flavors, this will become a family favorite! With slow cooker beef stew, you can use a longer, lower cooking temperature and leave the beef to tenderize while you work (or go sledding!). Perfect for serving a crowd so why not make it this weekend? This slow cooker beef stroganoff is tender beef, mushrooms and egg noodles, all tossed in a savory creamy sauce. An easy crock pot dinner that's pure comfort food!