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Keto Beef Caldereta recipe by Safe Plated

Keto Beef Caldereta

A rich and hearty Filipino stew made with beef, potatoes, and bell peppers in a tomato-based sauce. This keto version uses eggplant and zucchini instead of potatoes and carrots to keep the carb count low.

115m4 servings
480 cal|40g protein|18g carbs|25g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 910 g Beef chuck
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 large Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • about 170 g Tomato paste
  • 2 cups Beef broth
  • 1 medium Eggplant
  • 2 medium Zucchini
  • 2 medium Bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup Green olives
  • 2 tbsp Coconut aminos
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the about 910 g of beef chuck into 2.54 cm cubes. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, around about 205°C (200°C). Add the beef cubes in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pot, and sear them on all sides until deeply browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the seared beef from the pot and set it aside on a plate.
  2. 2Add the large onion, chopped, and the 4 cloves of garlic, minced, to the same pot. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the about 170 g of tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until it darkens slightly, about 2 minutes. This helps develop its flavor.
  3. 3Pour in the 2 cups of beef broth and add the 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos and the 2 bay leaves. Scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Bring the liquid to a simmer, then return the seared about 910 g of beef chuck to the pot. Cover the pot tightly, reduce the heat to low, around 120°C, and simmer gently for 1.5 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender. Check occasionally to ensure it is not sticking.
  4. 4While the beef simmers, prepare the vegetables. Cut the medium eggplant and the 2 medium zucchini into 2.54 cm cubes. Cut the 2 medium bell peppers into 2.54 cm pieces. After the beef has simmered for 1.5 hours and is tender, add the prepared eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers to the pot. Stir to combine, cover, and continue to simmer for another 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but not mushy.
  5. 5Stir in the 1/2 cup of green olives. Remove and discard the 2 bay leaves. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the Keto Beef Caldereta hot.

Substitutions

Potatoes → Eggplant

Carrots → Zucchini

Soy sauce → Coconut aminos

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