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Nilaga (Filipino Boiled Beef Soup)

Name: Nilaga (Filipino Boiled Beef Soup)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: filipino
Ingredients: 1,000 g beef shank cut into 2-inch cubes; 2 l water; 1 pcs yellow onion quartered; 1 tsp peppercorn whole; 1 tsp salt; 2 pcs potato peeled and quartered; 0.5 pcs cabbage cut into wedges; 100 g green bean trimmed (optional); 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)

Nilaga is a comforting Filipino beef soup, characterized by its clear broth and tender ingredients. It features boiled beef, potatoes, and cabbage, often with other vegetables like green beans. This hearty dish is perfect for a satisfying and nutritious meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 2 hr 20 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 737 kcal

Allergen information: may contain fish and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

1,000 gbeef shank, cut into 2-inch cubes
2 lwater
1 pcsyellow onion, quartered
1 tsppeppercorn, whole
1 tspsalt
2 pcspotato, peeled and quartered
0.5 pcscabbage, cut into wedges
100 ggreen bean, trimmed(optional)

for serving

1 tbspfish sauce(optional)

Equipment

large pot · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Place the beef shank in a large pot and add water, ensuring the beef is fully submerged.
2
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Skim off any foam or scum that rises to the surface to ensure a clear broth.
3
Add the yellow onion, peppercorn, and salt to the pot.
4
Cover the pot and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
About 1 hr 30 min
Cook’s note: Check occasionally and add more hot water if needed to keep the beef submerged.
5
Once the beef is tender, add the potato to the pot.
6
Continue to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
About 15 min
7
Stir in the cabbage and green bean (if using).
8
Cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcook the vegetables; they should still have a slight bite.
9
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if necessary.
10
Serve hot, optionally with a side of fish sauce for dipping or adding to individual bowls.
Cook’s note: Nilaga is traditionally served with steamed white rice.

Per serving

Nutrition

57%Score

Calories: 736.7kcal
Protein: 58.9g
Carbs: 25g
Fat: 45.3g
Fibre: 5.4g
Sugar: 6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover nilaga in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through, or in the microwave.