Name: Spare Ribs Kaldereta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1.5 kg beef spare ribs, cut into serving pieces; 3 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced; 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 medium carrot, sliced; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 cups water or beef broth; 2 tablespoons liver spread; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 dried bay leaves; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional); Salt to taste

Description

A hearty and flavorful Filipino stew made with tender beef spare ribs simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with vegetables and classic kaldereta seasonings. Perfect with steamed rice for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

1.5 kg beef spare ribs, cut into serving pieces
3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups water or beef broth
2 tablespoons liver spread
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 dried bay leaves
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Salt to taste

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Instructions

Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until softened.
Add beef spare ribs and cook until browned on all sides.
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.
Add tomato sauce, soy sauce, and water or broth. Add bay leaves, paprika, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until ribs are tender.
Add potatoes and carrots. Simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Stir in liver spread until fully incorporated.
Add red and green bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes.
Season with salt and adjust other seasonings to taste.
Serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes

Simmer uncovered at the end if the sauce is too thin.
Substitute liver spread with mashed chicken liver if needed.
Add green olives or green peas for variation.
Use a pressure cooker to speed up the cooking process.
Letting the stew rest overnight enhances the flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Filipino

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 580
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 130mg