A heartwarming Filipino clear beef soup with meltingly tender beef packed with a variety of fresh vegetables. Use boneless beef chunks for a lighter broth or use beef shank complete with bone and marrow for a richer and deeper broth. Cook low and slow over a stove top or use a pressure cooker for a quicker yet equally flavorful broth.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Servings: 4- 5 servings
Calories: 447kcal
Author: Mella
Ingredients
2poundsbeef shanks or boneless beefcut into cubes, note 1
Soak the beef in cold water for 30 minutes to release the blood. Drain well and discard water. This is an optional step. Skip if preferred.
Cook beef until tender - Place beef in a large pot or Instant Pot. Pour water until the meat is submerged. Bring to a simmer. Skim off any scum and foam that rises to the surface. Add onion, black peppercorn, fish sauce, and beef bouillon. Cover with a lid and cook until tender. Add water as needed.Instant pot - Do not exceed the MAX fill line inside the pot. Select PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 35 minutes for beef shanks; and 25 minutes for boneless beef cuts. Lessen cooking time for smaller cuts. When the timer is up, turn the knob to VENTING to quick-release. SEE NOTE 3 FOR MORE COOKING TIME.
Cook the vegetables - Once the beef is fork-tender, add corn on the cob and potatoes. Include vegetables that take longer to cook. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until just tender. Taste the broth. Season with fish sauce and or salt and black pepper, to taste.
Add green beans and cabbage, simmer until just tender. Turn off the heat. Residual heat will continue cooking the vegetables.
Serve and enjoy with rice with a side of calamansi dipping sauce.
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Notes
Beef - other recommended cuts are brisket, short ribs, and chuck roast.
Vegetables - you can also use carrots, bok choi, long beans, chayote, baby corn, sweet potatoes, lettuce, napa cabbage, and saba banana.
Cooking time - Stove top: tough cuts like beef shank or brisket take 2-3 hours or until fork-tender. Softer cuts like chuck roast take 1-2 hours or until fork-tender. Instant Pot: - Tough cuts like beef shank or brisket take 35-40 minutes. Softer cuts take 20-25 minutes, depending on the size.
Instant Pot – always follow the manufacturer’s guide for safety.