Name: Nilagang Baka (Beef Nilaga)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 kilo beef cuts, bone-in; whole black peppercorns; 6 cups water; 1 tbsp. salt; 3 medium onion quartered; 300 g kalabasa (pumpkin cut into 2-inch pieces); 300 g string or green beans cut into 3” length; ½ head cabbage quartered; 1 bunch Bok Choy optional; 2 tbsp. patis (fish sauce fish sauce)

Nilagang Baka (Beef Nilaga)

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A comforting Beef Nilaga simmered with vegetables—clear broth, tender beef, and classic Filipino flavors perfect for cozy meals.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

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1 kilo beef cuts, bone-in
whole black peppercorns
6 cups water
1 tbsp. salt
3 medium onion quartered
300 g kalabasa (pumpkin cut into 2-inch pieces)
300 g string or green beans cut into 3” length
½ head cabbage quartered
1 bunch Bok Choy optional
2 tbsp. patis (fish sauce fish sauce)

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Instructions

Bring water to boil with peppercorns and onion.
Add beef pieces, cover, let boil again then lower the heat. Simmer until beef pieces are fork-tender.
Add kalabasa halfway through followed by string/green beans.
Add cabbage, Bok Choy (if using), and patis, then simmer for another 2 minutes.
Serve hot.

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