Beef Nilaga

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 4 1/2 pounds beef short ribs
• 1 quart water
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 2 carrots, cut in chunks
• 2 stalks celery, quartered
• 1 chayote squash, peeled and quartered
• 2 potatoes, quartered
• salt to taste
• 1/4 head cabbage, cut into wedges

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• place the beef ribs in a large pot with enough water to cover. bring to a boil over high heat, and boil for 5 minutes. drain; discard the cooking water (the ribs will not be fully cooked).
• return the beef to the pot. pour in the 1 quart water, peppercorns, onions, and beef bouillon. bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
• skim any fat floating on the surface. stir in the carrots, celery, chayote, and potatoes; cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. season with salt. add cabbage and cook an additional 5 minutes.