Nilagang Baka Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. beef sirloin (cubed)
• 2 bunches baby bok choy (or pechay)
• 1 piece cabbage
• 6 pieces Saba banana (halved)
• 4 pieces baking potato (quartered)
• 1 piece white onion (halved)
• 4 staks celery (chopped)
• 1 piece star anise (optional)
• 4 cups beef broth
• 4 cups water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the water and beef broth in a large cooking pot. Bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the onion, star anise, and celery. Reduce the heat in medium. Cover the pot and continue to boil for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove the onion, star anise, and celery from the boiling liquid using a skimmer or a strainer. You can discard these ingredients.

4. 4

   Add the beef. Simmer for 60 to 90 minutes or until the beef becomes tender. You can add more water if necessary.

5. 5

   Put-in the saba banana and potatoes. Cook for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the bok choy and cabbage. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Stir.

7. 7

   Cover and turn the heat off. Let the pot stay with cover-on for 2 to 5 minutes to cook the vegetables.

8. 8

   Transfer to a serving bowl.

9. 9

   Serve. Share and enjoy!