Beef Caldereta

This is one of my favorite Filipino dishes.. This is the first time I have made this without a pre-made seasoning packet! Go me! Next time I will  use a leaner beef.. but stew meat is what I had on hand so the fat content is defiantly high in this dish. This is one of those meals where the leftovers taste even better so if you can make enough for lunch the next day! :) Original recipe here.

Caldereta (436 Calories/23 gms fat/3 gms fiber/4 servings)

• 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into chunks
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 t soy sauce
• 4 canned tomatoes crushed, and a little of the juice
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 cup chickpeas
• 1 red pepper chopped
• salt and pepper

Salt and pepper beef... Brown on all sides. Add garlic, onions, tomatoes, soy and broth. Cover and Simmer for about 2 hours until beef is tender. Add coconut milk, chick peas, potatoes, and pepper and simmer an additional 20 minutes until potatoes are soft and sauce is thickened.  Serve with rice.