Beef caldereta

Not in the mood for another stew this week so I made a twist on the supposed to be nilagang baka of my brother.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg beef cubes
• 1/4 kg potatoes, cut into cubes
• 1 medium size carrot
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 bell pepper, cut into 1-1/2 triangular shape
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 head onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons EVOO (Extra virgin olive oil)
• Mama Sita’s caldereta seasoning (I use only half of the 50grams pouch)
• Water as needed

How to prepare:

• Cook the beef in a pressure cooker for about 30 minutes to tenderize.
• In a pan, heat the oil and sauté the garlic & onion until translucent.
• Add the beef and sauté for around 5 minutes.
• Add 1 cup of water, drop the carrots, potatoes and Mama Sita caldereta seasoning. Let it simmer until the potatoes are nearly done. Add more water if necessary.
• Add the remaining vegetables (peas & bell pepper). Season with salt & pepper to taste. (I add a slice of cheese – my own style of cooking caldereta). Simmer for another couple of minutes or just until the peas are cooked.
• Serve with jasmine rice.

Note: you may substitute the beef meat with Lamb or chicken.