Recipe: Simplified Kare-KareDescription: A simplified version of the iconic Filipino stew using beef chuck, peanut butter, and vegetables.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 75Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 500 g beef chuck roast, 0.5 cup peanut butter, 4 cups beef broth, 1 whole eggplant, 1 bunch bok choy, 200 g green beans, 1 whole onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepperInstructions: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent. Add the beef chuck pieces to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 40 minutes, or until the beef is tender. In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter with a bit of hot broth from the pot to thin it out, then stir the mixture back into the pot. Add the eggplant, green beans, and bok choy to the stew. Cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: Filipino, stew, comfort foodThis Simplified Kare-Kare recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 75 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
Filipino
stew
comfort food

Simplified Kare-Kare

A simplified version of the iconic Filipino stew using beef chuck, peanut butter, and vegetables.

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 1h
Serves: 4
September 20, 2025
Simplified Kare-Kare - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
1.1 poundsbeef chuck roast

cut into cubes

0.5 cupspeanut butter
4 cupsbeef broth
1eggplant

cut into chunks

1 bunchbok choy

separated into leaves

0.4 poundsgreen beans

trimmed

1onion

chopped

3 clovesgarlic

minced

1 tablespoonoil
0.5 teaspoonssalt
0.25 teaspoonsblack pepper
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.

2

Add the beef chuck pieces to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.

3

Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 40 minutes, or until the beef is tender.

4

In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter with a bit of hot broth from the pot to thin it out, then stir the mixture back into the pot.

5

Add the eggplant, green beans, and bok choy to the stew. Cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking.

6

Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
516
Calories
34.5g
Fat
15.2g
Carbs
42.3g
Protein
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