Description
Beef Ribs Nilaga is a comforting Filipino beef soup dish made with tender beef short ribs and an assortment of vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. This hearty and nutritious meal is perfect for family dinners or cold weather days.
Ingredients
Beef Ribs:
2 pounds beef short ribs,
Water:
8 cups,
Vegetables:
1 medium yellow onion (quartered), 3 cloves garlic (crushed), 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional), 2 medium potatoes (peeled and halved), 2 corn on the cob (cut into chunks), 1 small green cabbage (cut into wedges), 1 large carrot (cut into chunks), 6–8 pieces green beans (trimmed), salt and black pepper to taste, green onions or chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: In a large pot, combine the beef ribs and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Skim off any scum that rises to the surface.
- Cook the Beef: Add the onion and garlic, and simmer the beef for 1 to 1½ hours, or until tender. Stir in the fish sauce if using.
- Add Vegetables: Add the potatoes and carrots and cook for 10 minutes. Then add the corn and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Add the cabbage and green beans and simmer for an additional 5–7 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve hot with steamed white rice and garnish with green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can also use beef shank or oxtail instead of short ribs.
- For a clearer broth, parboil the beef ribs for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse before simmering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
