Filipino · intermediate
Filipino Beef Kare-Kare In Savory Peanut Sauce
A comforting, iconic Filipino braise featuring tender halal beef stewed in a rich, golden peanut sauce accented with annatto, paired with eggplant, green beans, and fresh bok choy.
- PREP TIME
- 20 min
- COOK TIME
- 55 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chuck cubes until browned on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes, then set beef aside on a plate.
- 02
In the same pot, add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Saute for 3 minutes until soft and translucent.
- 03
Return the browned beef to the pot, pour in the halal beef broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes until the beef is fork-tender.
- 04
Whisk the creamy peanut butter and dissolved annatto mixture into the simmering broth until fully incorporated and smooth.
- 05
Add the sliced eggplant and yardlong beans to the pot. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes until tender.
- 06
Stir in the fish sauce and adjust seasoning with salt to taste. Top with the bok choy, cover, and steam for 2 minutes until wilted before serving hot with steamed rice.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Nut Sauce Emulsification
Whisking smooth peanut butter directly into hot braising broth to create a silky, naturally thickened gravy without clumping.
Notes from the kitchen
- Use pure, smooth peanut butter without added cocoa or strong spices for the cleanest nutty flavor.
- Steaming the green vegetables on top at the very end keeps their colors vibrant and textures crisp.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Filipino; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
