Papis
Papis is easy to make with simple ingredients yet turns out so hearty and delicious. If you love pork and beans in the can, this recipe is a great way to level it up! It's the perfect comfort food in a bowl!

- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 2 hr
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound beef tendons
- 1 pound boneless beef shanks, cut into serving portions
- water
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 can (28 ounces) pork and beans
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot over medium heat, combine beef shanks, beef tendon, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, skimming scum that accumulates on top.
- 2
Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beef and tendon are fork-tender.
- 3
Drain and reserve 1 cup of the liquid.
- 4
In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and cook until limp.
- 5
Add beef shanks and tendons and cook until lightly browned.
- 6
Add pork and beans and reserved liquid. Continue to simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.