Philippines - Nilagang Baka (Boiled Beef)

Nilagang Baka 

(Boiled Beef)

Ingredients

-       1 1/2 lb. beef cut into 2X2 inch pieces

-       2 cubes beef boullion or beef stock (plain water would suffice)

-       1 tsp. peppercorns

-       1 small onion chopped

-       2 medium-sized carrots cut into quarters lenghtwise

-       3 medium-sized potatoes cut into quarters

-       1 small head of bok choy (pechay) (optional if not available)

-       I small head of cabbage cut into quarters

-       salt and pepper to taste

Directions

-       Boil beef, peppercorns and onions in a pot with enough beef stock to cover the meat.

-       Place lid on pot and simmer over medium heat. If you want more stock (sabaw), add more.

-       After 30 minutes of boiling, or if the meat is very tender, add carrots and potatoes.

-       Boil for another 10-15 minutes.

-       When vegetables are done, add the rest of the ingredients and seasoning.

-       Boil for another 5 minutes. Serve with rice.

Philippines - Mechado (Filipino beef stew)

Mechado 

(Filipino beef stew)

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

-       1 k. beef (cut into pieces)

-       cooking oil

-       4 cloves garlic (crushed)

-       1 onion (sliced)

-       2 . potatoes (quartered, fried)

-       1 carrot (cut round)

-       2 tbsps. lemon juice

-       2 tbsps. soy sauce, salt, peppercorn

-       1 cup tomato sauce

-       1 pc. Laurel

-       hot water

Directions

-       Brown meat in cooking oil. set aside.

-       In same oil sauté garlic and onion. add lemon, soy sauce, peppercorn, tomato sauce, laurel and salt, simmer for a few minutes then add water. cover and simmer.

-       Add potatoes and carrot when meat is tender