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Beef Nilaga Recipe

A hearty Filipino beef soup with vegetables.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 kg Beef shank cut into chunks
  • 1 piece Onion quartered
  • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1 piece Corn cut into 3 pieces
  • 2 pieces Potatoes quartered
  • 1 bunch Pechay or bok choy
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Peppercorns
  • 8 cups Water
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add beef shank and cook until scum appears on the surface. Remove scum and discard.
  2. 2. Add onion, garlic, and peppercorns. Lower heat and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender.
  3. 3. Add corn and potatoes. Cook for another 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  4. 4. Add fish sauce and salt to taste. Add pechay and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. 5. Serve hot with rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Beef Nilaga, Filipino Soup
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