Nilaga (Beef Stew)

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Estimated Cooking time: 1 to 2 hours

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

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.