Beef Nilaga

Nilaga is a Filipino stew with meat and vegetables. This version features beef short ribs cooked with potatoes and chayote squash in a savory broth.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 983 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, quartered
• 1 quart water
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 2 carrots, cut in chunks
• 2 potatoes, quartered
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed
• 1 chayote squash, peeled and quartered
• 4.5 pounds beef short ribs
• 0.25 head cabbage, cut into wedges

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place short ribs into a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then boil for 5 minutes; the ribs will not be fully cooked. Drain and discard cooking water.

Step 2

Return ribs to the pot. Pour in 1 quart water, then add onions, peppercorns, and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 hour.

Step 3

Skim any fat floating on the surface. Stir in potatoes, chayote squash, carrots, and celery. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt, then add cabbage and cook for 5 more minutes.