Kare-Kare: A Classic Filipino Stew with Oxtail and Peanut Sauce

Ingredients for Kare-Kare:

For the Stew:

• 2 lbs beef (oxtail or beef short ribs), cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 lb beef tripe, cut into 2-inch strips
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 eggplant, sliced
• 1 bundle bok choy
• 1/2 cup annatto water
• 3 tbsp oil
• salt and pepper to taste

For the Sauce:

• 1 cup toasted ground peanuts
• 2 tbsp annatto seeds, steeped in 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup rice flour
• 3 tbsp oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cups beef broth

Instructions:

1. In a pot, heat 2 tbsp of oil over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and onion until onion is translucent.
2. Add beef and tripe. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned.
3. Pour in 3 cups of beef broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 2-3 hours or until beef is tender.
4. Add eggplant and bok choy. Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. In a separate pan, make the sauce by heating 3 tbsp of oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, sauté until onion is translucent.
6. Mix in the rice flour and stir until well combined.
7. Pour in 3 cups of beef broth and whisk until there are no lumps. Let it simmer until it thickens.
8. Add peanut butter, toasted ground peanuts, and annatto water to the pot. Mix well.
9. Pour the sauce into the pot with the beef and vegetables. Stir until the beef and vegetables are coated with the sauce.
10. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the flavors are well incorporated.
11. Serve hot with bagoong on the side, and steamed rice. Enjoy!