All of the above are very similar based on the main ingredients such as onion, garlic, and tomatoes. Afritada uses chicken, pork, or beef simmered in fresh or canned tomato sauce. Caldereta usually is goat meat with olives, liver spread, and cheese for extra creaminess and thickness of the sauce. Menudo is typically pork and liver cut in smaller sizes. Some additional ingredients are hotdogs, peas, and raisins for extra sweetness. Mechado uses beef cut in cubes and requires a longer period of time to simmer for tenderness.