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Beef Nilaga Recipe

A traditional Filipino boiled beef soup prepared with tender brisket, potatoes, cabbage, and saba bananas simmered in a flavorful clear broth. A simple and hearty dish that captures the comforting essence of Filipino home cooking.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: beef nilaga, nilaga, nilagang baka
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 275kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef brisket cubed
  • 1 piece potato cubed
  • 2 pieces saba banana sliced
  • 1 bunch bok choy
  • 1 onion wedged
  • 2 carrots sliced crosswise
  • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorn
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 quarts water

Instructions

  • Saute the onion until texture becomes soft
    1 onion
  • Add-in the beef brisket and cook for about 5 minutes
    2 lbs beef brisket
  • Add the fish sauce and whole peppercorn then mix well
    2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon whole peppercorn
  • Pour the water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 to 2 hours (or 30 minutes if using pressure cooker)
    1 1/2 quarts water
  • Add the potato, saba banana, and carrots. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes
    1 piece potato, 2 carrots, 2 pieces saba banana
  • Add the bok choy. Cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let it stay for 5 minutes.
    1 bunch bok choy
  • Serve hot. Share and Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 826mg | Potassium: 989mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 9663IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 4mg