Crock Pot Beef Afritada. This Filipino-style beef stew is perfectly cooked in a crock pot, resulting in tender meat and a creamy sauce. Beef Afritada is ideal for hectic days. Mix all the ingredients, and when you come back from work, you will have a delicious meal waiting for you.
You may also like these Filipino Stew recipes: Chicken Afritada, Instant Pot Beef Mechado, and Beef Caldereta.
Why You Will Love Filipino Beef Afritada
- Tender and Flavorful: Slow-cooking the beef results in fork-tender meat infused with the savory goodness of the sauce.
- Balanced Flavors: The combination of tomato sauce, soy sauce, and fish sauce creates a perfect harmony of sweet, salty, and umami notes.
- Convenience of Crock Pot: The crockpot does the heavy lifting, allowing you to enjoy a flavorful meal with minimal effort.
- Versatility: Serve it over rice, noodles, or with a side of crusty bread – this dish adapts effortlessly to various accompaniments.
Ingredients for Filipino Beef Afritada
Gather the following ingredients to create this savory and comforting dish:
- Beef Stew Meat: tender beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Garlic and onion- add flavor undertones and minced garlic for aromatic depth
- Potatoes: peeled and cubed for added heartiness.
- Carrots: sliced into rounds for sweetness.
- Bell Peppers: sliced for vibrant color and flavor.
- Frozen Green Peas
- Tomato Sauce: for the rich base of the dish.
- Tomato Sauce: add a layer of richness.
- Chicken Broth
- Hot Dogs, preferably Purefoods Brand, but the Red Colored ones in your groceries will do
How to Cook Filipino Beef Afritada in a Crock Pot
Equipment
- Large Crock Pot
- frying pan
- Ladle
- chopping board
- knife
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Canola Oil
- 1 lb Boneless Beef for Stew cut into small bit pieces.
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium Red Onion, chopped
- 5 inches long carrots cut into small cubes
- 2 pieces medium-sized potatoes cut into small sized cubes
- 1/2 piece Bell Pepper cut into small cubes
- 4 pieces Small Hot Dogs slice into bite-sized pieces preferably Purefoods Brand but the Red Colored ones in your groceries will do
- 1 can 14.5 oz Low Fat and Low Sodium Chicken Broth or beef broth
- 1 can 8 oz Hunt's Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1 tsp brown sugar to taste and salt
- 2 pieces dry bay leaves
Instructions
- Add oil to a pan and brown the beef on all sides. Transfer the meat to the crock pot.
- In the same pan, saute the onion and garlic. Let them brown and transfer into the crockpot. Turn off the heat.
- Add potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, hot dog, and bay leaves into the pot. Pour the beef broth and set the crock pot on high for 4 hours and 6 hours on low overnight.
- When ready, add the tomato sauce and mix- season with salt and pepper and brown sugar. Add frozen green peas.
- Continue cooking for 10-15 minutes. Turn off the crock pot. Let it sit for a few more minutes and serve.
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Shobelyn Dayrit says
Yes, 4 on and 6 on low.
Wayne says
Do you cook for 4 on high and then 6 on low or one or the other
shobee says
Will try your version.Thanks for visiting.
Robert Swires says
Ours may have acquired some onions, garlic, pamintang buo & konting patis, but looks good so far. Smells awesome, too!
shobee says
Yes.
Ellie says
Hi – This recipe looks delicious. With the hot dogs, do you mean 4 hot dogs cut into pieces?
shobee says
Hello,Rose. Add it together with the veggies and hot dog and turn the crock pot on.
Rose says
When do i pour the can of beef broth?
shobee says
Yes. You can double this recipe.
Sue says
Did you try doubling up? If so, any advice? Thanks
shobee says
6 hours in stoneware crockpot and 4 in metal ware slow cooker.
Anonymous says
Can you please tell me how long if its on low setting?
Thanks!
shobee says
it’s so good, try it.
Anonymous says
hahahha kalami ba ana oi
shobee says
You can certainly double the recipe:)
Rhoda says
Hi! Do you think I can double the recipe and have them all fit in a large crock pot?
shobee says
I love this with rice too. Thanks for visiting, Raymund.
Raymund says
That is such a comfort dish, I need tons of rice with those 🙂