Nilagang Baka (Filipino Beef Soup with Vegetables)

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4.8

48 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    260 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Filipino

Nilagang Baka (Filipino Beef Soup with Vegetables)

Nilagang Baka is a Filipino beef soup cooked until the meat is fork tender. Onions, potatoes, and cabbage that makes this simple soup healthy and flavorful.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ pounds beef shank
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 big onion - quartered
  • 10 pieces peppercorn
  • 1 big (or 2 small) potato - peeled and cut into 4-6 pieces
  • 1 corn on the cob (optional) - cut into 4
  • 10 pieces green beans - ends cut
  • salt - as needed
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 stalks spring onions - cut to inch-long pieces
  • ½ small cabbage - cut into 4
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Instructions

  1. Place beef shank in a pot. Add water, onion, and peppercorn. Bring to a boil at high temperature.
  2. Once it starts to boil, cover the pot with a lid and lower temperature to low. Let the beef cook for 30 minutes to an hour or until it becomes tender. Cut the beef into serving size.
  3. Add the potatoes, beans, and corn. Season with salt and fish sauce. Cook covered for another 10 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked.
  4. Add the spring onions and cabbage and then turn off the heat. Cover with lid and let the vegetables cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You may also use other beef cuts like brisket, chuck, and even ribs.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 471mg (20%) Potassium 1198mg (34%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 1930IU (39%) Vitamin C 65.8mg (73%) Calcium 175mg (18%) Iron 5.8mg (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 471mg 20%
Potassium 1198mg 25%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 1930IU 39%
Vitamin C 65.8mg 73%
Calcium 175mg 18%
Iron 5.8mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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