Beef Nilaga

Name: Beef Nilaga
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef shank, cut in chunks; 8 cups water; 1 yellow onion, quartered; 1 tsp whole black peppercorns; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 sweet corn cobs, cut in half; 2 Russet potatoes, halved; 1/2 head napa cabbage, chopped; 4 green onions, chopped

A traditional Filipino beef soup featuring tender shank cooked slow in a light savory broth with potatoes, corn, and cabbage.

105 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef shank, cut in chunks
8 cups water
1 yellow onion, quartered
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 sweet corn cobs, cut in half
2 Russet potatoes, halved
1/2 head napa cabbage, chopped
4 green onions, chopped

Instructions

1

In a large stockpot, combine 2 lbs cut in chunks beef shank and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then skim off any foam rising to the surface.
2

Add 1 quartered yellow onion, 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, and 2 tbsp fish sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60 to 75 minutes until tender and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
3

Add 2 cut in half sweet corn cobs and 2 halved Russet potatoes. Simmer covered for 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
4

Stir in 1/2 head chopped napa cabbage and 4 chopped green onions. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until cabbage greens are wilted, then serve hot.

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Questions

How long does Beef Nilaga take?

As written, 105 minutes: 15 of prep and 90 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (1 hour 15 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60 to 75 minutes until tender and internal temperature reaches 160°F."

What internal temperature should Beef Nilaga reach?

For Beef Nilaga, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for fish sauce in Beef Nilaga?

The entry for Beef Nilaga calls for 2 tbsp fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Does Beef Nilaga contain fish?

Yes: 2 tbsp fish sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Beef Nilaga keep?

Refrigerate Beef Nilaga for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator.

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