beef stew pinoy style(nilaga)

Beef Stew (Nilaga) Recipe



Estimated Cooking time: 1 to 2 hours


Beef Stew Ingredients:

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1 kilo beef, cut into 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" cubes
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8 potatoes cut the same size as the beef
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1 bundle Pechay (Bok choy) cut into 2 pieces
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1 small cabbage, quartered
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5 onions, diced
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1 head garlic, minced
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4 tablespoons of patis (fish sauce)
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3 tablespoons of cooking oil
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10 corns of black pepper
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1 liter of water
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Salt and pepper to taste

Beef Stew Cooking Instructions:

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In a big casserole, heat oil and sauté the garlic and onions.
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Add water, the beef, black pepper and patis. Bring to a boil then simmer for 1 hour or until the beef is tender.
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Add the potatoes. Continue to simmer until potatoes are cooked.
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Add the cabbage then the pechay. Do not over cook the vegetables.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve steaming hot in a bowl and plain white rice.

Cooking Tips:



You can substitute the beef with chicken (chicken stew) or pork (pork stew) for variety.