Snow storm is over but it’s still freezing here in Little Elm, TX at 13F. Nilagang Baka is one dish that comes into my mind during cold weather like this. We had it for dinner last night and it was perfect! It is among my daughters’ favorite Filipino dishes, and I love adding an assortment of vegetables in it so it will be healthier for them. They quickly finish their meal and they get to eat vegetables without an argument whenever we have nilaga.
Nilagang Baka is literally translated as “Boiled Beef”. It is simply beef and vegetables boiled together in water with some seasoning. This dish can be served alone or with rice. It is very easy to prepare even for those who are just learning how to cook. It takes almost no effort at all to cook this dish - you just put everything in the pot and let it cook. You have to be patient in tenderizing the beef though. If you are in a hurry, you may use pressure cooker to tenderize the beef.
This is a simple yet so good and nourishing dish that you should try!
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: ~2 hours Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs beef (brisket, shank or short ribs), cut into serving pieces
- 1 medium sized onion, quartered
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 bundles pechay (bok choi), washed and trimmed
- 3 stalks green onion, cut into 2 ½ inch length
- 8-10 pcs string beans or 12-15 pcs green beans, cut into 2 ½ inch length
- 2 pcs. corn on the cob, each cut into 3
- 2 potatoes, quartered
- ¼ tsp peppercorns
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce
- Salt
