How to Make Filipino Beef Soup in 5 Easy Steps

What Is Nilagang Baka?

Nilagang baka is the Tagalog name for Filipino beef soup. It is a simple and tasty dish that is a complete meal since it contains meat, potatoes, and vegetables—but traditionally, Filipinos eat this with rice.

When the weather becomes cooler, nothing beats a nice bowl of hot, steamy soup. Nilagang baka is one of my favorites. It contains just a few basic ingredients, but you can make it as fancy as you want. It's so good, I would eat it even if it isn't cold and chilly outside.

Cook Time

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef sirloin, cubed
• 1 small cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
• 7 cups water
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 3 medium potatoes, quartered
• 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce

Instructions

1. Place the beef in a pot of water and bring it to a boil.
2. Add peppercorns and fish sauce.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender.
4. Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add the cabbage and onions and cook for 5 minutes.

Variations

• Try including other vegetables such as green beans, plantains, green onions, bok choy, Napa cabbage, or corn on the cob.
• You can use other cuts of beef, such as beef shank (with or without the bones).