Calderetta

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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

Instructions

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

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

717 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.5g 31% DV
Total Fat 54.8g 70% DV
Carbs 43g 16% DV
Fiber 5.3g 19% DV
Sugar 4.7g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12570.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 868.8mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 54.3mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 236.3mcg 26% DV
Vitamin C 49.4mg 55% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 60.3mg 5% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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