Beef Nilaga by Beabeabeatherese

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef, thinly sliced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, julienned
• 2 saba bananas or plantains, sliced into chunks
• 1 lb baby potatoes, scrubbed
• 1 cup baby corn
• 2 cup bok choy or cabbage, roughly chopped
• 4 cup beef stock
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns

Instructions

1. Sauté the garlic and julienned onion in a large pot over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
2. Add the sliced beef to the pot and sear for 3-4 minutes until browned on all sides.
3. Pour in the beef stock, then add the bay leaves and whole peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add the baby potatoes and plantain chunks to the pot. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Stir in the baby corn and leafy greens. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the greens are wilted and bright.
6. Season with fish sauce to taste and serve immediately while hot.