Calderetta

14 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
  • 4 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 tsp. m.s.g.
  • 1/2 c. stuffed olives
  • 1 medium green pepper, seeds removed, cut into 1-inch squares
  • 3 Tbsp. sherry or vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1/2 lb. pepperoni, sliced 1/4-inch thick diagonally
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Season meat with soy sauce, sherry or vinegar and salt.
  2. 2
    Set aside.
  3. 3
    In hot oil, brown garlic, add onions and cook until transparent.
  4. 4
    Add tomato sauce and beef.
  5. 5
    Stir 2 minutes, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add about 2 cups water; simmer, covered, for 45 minutes or until meat is tender. Add pepperoni, potatoes, m.s.g. and pepper.
  7. 7
    Simmer 7 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
  8. 8
    Taste.
  9. 9
    Add olives and green pepper. Cook for 3 minutes or more.
  10. 10
    Serves 6 to 8.

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