Beef Stew (Nilaga)

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.