Beef Stew (Nilaga) Recipe

Estimated Cooking time: 1 to 2 hours

Beef Stew Ingredients:

· 1 kilo beef, cut into 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" cubes

· 8 potatoes cut the same size as the beef

· 1 bundle Pechay (Bok choy) cut into 2 pieces

· 1 small cabbage, quartered

· 5 onions, diced

· 1 head garlic, minced

· 4 tablespoons of patis (fish sauce)

· 3 tablespoons of cooking oil

· 10 corns of black pepper

· 1 liter of water

· Salt and pepper to taste

Beef Stew Cooking Instructions:

· In a big casserole, heat oil and sauté the garlic and onions.

· Add water, the beef, black pepper and patis. Bring to a boil then simmer for 1 hour or until the beef is tender.

· Add the potatoes. Continue to simmer until potatoes are cooked.

· Add the cabbage then the pechay. Do not over cook the vegetables.

· Salt and pepper to taste.

· 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.