Kalderetang Tadyang ng Baka (Short Ribs Stew) Recipe

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant. Add bell peppers, carrots, potatoes, and chilies. Sauté for 5 minutes. Remove bell peppers, carrots, and potatoes from the pot; set aside.

Add beef to the same pot and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and sauté for another 5 minutes.

Deglaze pot with beef stock. Add tomato sauce, bay leaves, peppercorns, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until beef is tender and sauce has slightly thickened, about 1 to 2 hours. Add carrots and potatoes back to the pot and cook until tender.

Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and top with bell peppers. Garnish with a green onion stalk, if desired. Serve hot.