Filipino Caldereta Pie with Flaky Puff Pastry Crust

Name: Filipino Caldereta Pie with Flaky Puff Pastry Crust
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 800 g beef chuck; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 2 medium potatoes, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup green peas; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup liver spread; 2 bay leaves; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry, thawed; 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

A savory Filipino favorite wrapped in delicate puff pastry.

This delicious dish combines the rich flavors of Caldereta, a beloved Filipino stew, with the buttery, flaky texture of a puff pastry crust. Perfect for a comforting dinner or a special occasion meal.

3 h
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Caldereta Filling

800 g beef chuck

cut into 1-inch cubes

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 medium carrots, sliced

2 medium potatoes, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 cup green peas

2 cups beef broth

1 cup tomato sauce

1/2 cup liver spread

2 bay leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Puff Pastry Crust

2 sheets store-bought puff pastry, thawed

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Preparation

Preparing the Caldereta Filling

Heat oil

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Brown the beef

Brown the beef chunks in batches, ensuring each piece is seared on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Sauté aromatics

In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Building the Stew

Combine ingredients

Return beef to the pot. Add carrots, potatoes, bell pepper, green peas, beef broth, and tomato sauce.

Add seasonings

Stir in liver spread and bay leaves, then season with salt and pepper.

Simmer

Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beef is tender and sauce thickens.

If the sauce is too thin, remove the lid to reduce and thicken towards the end of cooking.

Cooking Process

Assembling the Pie

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out one puff pastry sheet and line a pie dish.

Filling the Pie

Spoon the cooled Caldereta filling into the prepared pastry-lined dish.

Sealing the Pie

Roll out the second pastry sheet over the filling, crimp edges, and brush with egg wash.

Plating & Serving