Beef Nilaga (Filipino Beef Stew) Recipe Video

Rainy and cold days are here. Warm up with our hearthy dish of Nilagang Baka (beef stew). Beef shank cooked with potatoes, chinese cabbage and green beans.

Summary

Cooking Time35 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings3
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Beef shank1 Gram (leg portion)
 Potato4 Medium, diced (into medium pieces)
 Chinese cabbage1 Medium (wombok)
 Green bean1 Kilogram, halved
 Onion1 Large, diced
 Celery stalk1 Cup (16 tbs), diced (into small pieces)
 Black peppercorn1 Tablespoon
 Patis4 Teaspoon (Filipino fish sauce (to taste))
 Spring onion1 Cup (16 tbs), diced (for garnish)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 416 Calories from Fat 11

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1 g2.1%

Saturated Fat 0.22 g1.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0.16 mg0.05%

Sodium 773.5 mg32.2%

Total Carbohydrates 91 g30.3%

Dietary Fiber 23 g91.8%

Sugars 16 g

Protein 17 g35%

Vitamin A 261% Vitamin C 311.7%

Calcium 39% Iron 27.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a large sauce pan place the beef shank pieces and pour enough water to submerge them totally.
2. Cover and bring to a boil. Remove the scum from the surface.
3. Cover and pressure cook for 20 minutes at medium heat.
4. Cool and open the cooker and set the meaty pieces aside and let the bones remain in the cooker.
5. Add the potatoes, onions and black pepper corns.
6. Season with patis and cover and cook for 3 minutes.
7. Add green beans and replace the meaty pieces back in the cooker.
8. Place the whole Chinese cabbage leaves on top of the stew.Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
9. Sprinkle in the celery.

SERVING
10.Pour the steaming hot stew in a bowl and garnish with spring onions. Serve right away.
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