Daddy's Old Fashioned Beef Caldereta

Caldereta is a meat dish usually prepared using goat's meat, I was never a big fan of goat's meat so I prefer doing this using beef. Every time I make this dish, I always remember how I watched my father prepare this when I was still young, this was always the star of the table during our family gatherings. Although I did a bit of changes in preparation, the taste always remains the same, so as the memories.

Daddy's Old Fashioned Beef Caldereta
Serves 8 (or maybe less...)

1kg      Beef, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes (goat's meat is the first option)
2pcs     Red Capsicum, cut into thick strips, seeds removed
2pcs     Red Onion (Large), roughly chopped
2pcs     Bay Leaves
12pcs   Whole Peppercorns
200ml  Tomato Sauce
200ml   Coconut Milk
250ml   Beef Stock (or 1 beef cube dissolved in 250ml hot water)
3Tbsp  Cooking Oil
2Tbsp   Flour
Salt & Pepper to taste

In a large heavy based pot, heat up oil and sear meat on all sides, until brown. Remove and set aside. On the same pot, stir in onions and half amount of the capsicums until brown on sides. Return meat to the pot, mix and add flour.  Stir for two minutes or until the flour has been absorbed and looks mushy. Pour in beef stock, mixed and bring to boil.  Add tomato sauce, bay leaves and peppercorns, give it a quick stir, cover and simmer for two hours (lowest heat possible). You may check once or twice during this period to ensure that the liquid does not dry up entirely ( a little water will even things out). When your two hours is up, add in the remaining capsicums and the coconut oil, mix well and cook for a further 30 minutes or until beef is tender and sauce is thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve Hot.