Nilagang Baka with Kalabasa – Filipino boiled beef Soup

Ingredients for Nilagang Baka with Kalabasa – Filipino boiled beef Soup

• 2 lb beef chuck (paypay), cubed
• 1/2 medium butternut squash or calabaza squash, cubed
• 1 bunch bok choy (pechay)
• 20 to 30 long green beans
• 2 medium yellow onions, cut into wedges
• 2 tsp whole peppercorns
• 3 cups beef broth
• 3 cups water
• 3 tbsp fish sauce (patis)

How to cook Nilagang Baka with Kalabasa – Filipino boiled beef Soup

1. 1.Bring the water and beef broth to a boil in a covered pot.
2. 2.Add beef, onions, and peppercorns; simmer over low-medium heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until beef is tender.
3. 3.Add kalabasa and cook for 5 minutes.
4. 4.Add long beans and cook for 3 minutes.
5. 5.Stir in pechay and patis; cook for 1 minute, then serve hot with rice.