A traditional Filipino beef stew with vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1/2kgbeef (with or without fat and bones)
- 1/4piececabbage
- 1/4piecebaguio beans
- 1pieceonion
- 1pieceginger
- 1piecebeef knorr cube
- 1tbspfish sauce
- 1piecepotato
- 1piecesweet corn (optional)
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
How to make Nilagang Baka
Wash the beef and let it drain.
Chop the cabbage and slice the baguio beans in half.
In a pot, add 0.5 liters of clean water.
Add sliced onion, sliced ginger, whole peppercorns, salt, and beef knorr cube. Cover and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, add the beef. Cover again and boil for about 1 hour until the beef is tender.
When the beef is tender, add the baguio beans, potato, and sweet corn. Cover and boil for another 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, taste the broth and add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, pepper, and salt according to your taste.
Cover again and let it simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve hot.
Tips & Tricks
You can add more vegetables like carrots or pechay for added flavor and nutrition.
For a richer broth, you can use beef with bones.
