Kare-kare pot pie — rich, comforting, and made with intention. Food scraps from recipe testing go straight into my mill food recycler, helping keep waste out of the trash while I cook. Ingredients Kare-Kare Filling * 2 lbs beef chuck steak, cut into large chunks * Salt & black pepper, to taste * 5 cloves garlic, minced * ½ yellow onion, diced * 2 Tbsp annatto powder * 2 cups water or beef stock * 1 beef bouillon cube (if using water) * 1 cup peanut butter * 1–2 Tbsp toasted rice flour (for thickening) * 1 Tbsp brown sugar * Salt & pepper, to taste Vegetables (pre-cooked) * 1 bunch bok choy, steamed * ½ cup eggplant, steamed * ½ cup green beans, steamed * 1 cup potatoes, boiled For Assembly * Puff pastry * Egg wash (1 egg beaten with a splash of water) Instructions 1. Sear the Beef
Season the chuck steak generously with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot pan until well browned on all sides. Remove and set aside. 2. Build the Base
In the same pan, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant....