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Corned Beef Nilaga
Nilagang corned beef is a Filipino-style boiled soup made of canned corned beef, potatoes, and vegetables. It's quick and easy to make yet so tasty and filling. Perfect for chilly weather!

- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
4
- 4 cup water
- 1 tbsp beef base or 1 piece beef bouillon
- 1 onion, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 tsp peppercorns, crushed
- 1 large potato, peeled and cut into cubes
- 8 green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 can (12 ounces) corned beef, chunky-style
- 1/2 cabbage, quartered
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a pot over medium heat, combine water, beef base, onions, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stirring until the beef base is dissolved.
- 2
Add potatoes. Lower heat and simmer until tender.
- 3
Add green beans and cook until half-cooked.
- 4
Add corned beef and cabbage. With the back of the spoon, break corned beef into desired pieces.
- 5
Continue to cook until beef is heated through and vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.