Beef Nilaga
Warm and hearty, Beef Nilaga is a classic Filipino soup that’s perfect for cozy family meals or chilly days. This comforting dish features tender beef shanks simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth infused with onions, fish sauce, and whole peppercorns. Packed with wholesome vegetables like potatoes, carrots, green beans, Napa cabbage, and bok choy, Beef Nilaga is a celebration of rustic simplicity. With minimal prep and a slow cooking process that allows the rich flavors to meld beautifully, this one-pot wonder is best served piping hot alongside steamed rice. Perfect for those seeking an authentic taste of Filipino cuisine, this recipe is both nourishing and delightfully easy to prepare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef shank, cut into serving pieces
- 8 cups water
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 head Napa cabbage, sectioned
- 1 bunch bok choy, ends trimmed
- salt to taste
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the beef shanks and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the liquid is boiling, lower the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes, skimming any scum that floats to the surface.
Add the quartered onion and whole peppercorns to the pot.
Cover and cook for about 1.5 hours or until the beef is tender, adding more water if necessary to keep the beef submerged.
Season the soup with fish sauce, adjusting according to your taste preference.
Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot and continue to cook for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are halfway tender.
Stir in the green beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Add the sectioned Napa cabbage and bok choy, cooking for another 3 minutes or until all vegetables are tender but not mushy.
Taste and season with salt as necessary.
Remove from heat and serve hot, ideally with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
711 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.3 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 181 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 1333 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 56.8 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1967 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
