A hearty Filipino beef bone marrow soup.
Ingredients
- 2lbbeef shank (with bone)
- 1lbbeef marrow bones
- 12cupswater
- 1piecelarge onion, quartered
- 1tbspwhole black peppercorns
- 2pieceears of corn, cut into chunks
- 1piecemedium-sized cabbage, quartered
- 2cupsgreen beans or string beans
- 2piecepotatoes, peeled and quartered
- Fish sauce (patis) to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped scallions for garnish (optional)
- Lemon or calamansi for serving (optional)
How to make Beef Bulalo
Prepare the Beef
In a large pot, combine the beef shank and marrow bones. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat. Skim off any impurities that rise to the surface.
Add Aromatics
Once boiling, add the quartered onion and whole black peppercorns. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Let it cook for about 2-3 hours or until the meat becomes tender. You can add more water if necessary.
Add Vegetables
After the meat is tender, add the corn, potatoes, and green beans. Season with fish sauce to taste. Continue to simmer for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked.
Finish with Cabbage
Add the cabbage and let it cook for another 5 minutes until it is just wilted.
Season & Serve
Taste the broth and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with chopped scallions if desired. Squeeze fresh lemon or calamansi juice into the soup before eating for extra flavor.
Tips & Tricks
Skim off impurities from the broth to keep it clear.
Add more water during cooking if necessary to keep the meat submerged.
For extra flavor, you can add a beef bouillon cube to the broth.
