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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!

Corned Beef Nilaga
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. 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. 2

    Add potatoes. Lower heat and simmer until tender.

  3. 3

    Add green beans and cook until half-cooked.

  4. 4

    Add corned beef and cabbage. With the back of the spoon, break corned beef into desired pieces.

  5. 5

    Continue to cook until beef is heated through and vegetables are tender yet crisp.

  6. 6

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Original from kawalingpinoy.com

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