Beef Caldereta

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Ingredients:

     ¼ cup olive oil

     2 tablespoons crushed garlic

     2 cups chopped onion

     1 ½ cups chopped fresh tomatoes

     ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper

     ¾ cup chopped red bell pepper

     1 kilo beef sirloin, cubed

     ¼ kilo liver

     2-3 cups beef stock

     1 tablespoon tomato paste

     Patis salt and pepper to taste

     ½ cup green olives

     3-4 pieces chili pepper, chopped

     1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in water

     ½ cup all-purpose cream

     ½ cup grated queso de bola or other cheese

     1 red bell pepper, cut into strips

Procedure

Heat oil in a saucepan then sauté garlic, onion, tomatoes and peppers. Add cubed beef and liver. Sauté for a few minutes then remove liver. Add beef stock and tomato paste. Simmer until beef is tender. Season to taste then add the olives. Chili pepper and dissolved cornstarch. Mash the liver and then add back to the pan. Cook until sauce is thick then add the cream and cheese. Transfer to a platter and top with red bell pepper strips.