Filipino Beef Nilaga Soup
Filipino Beef Nilaga Soup features tender short ribs simmered until the broth turns rich yet clean, with vegetables that stay bright and pleasantly soft. The gentle heat of crushed peppercorns and sweetness from carrots and chayote round out the comforting flavor. Serve it steaming hot for a cozy family dinner or a soothing weekend meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Filipino Beef Nilaga Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the short ribs in a large pot and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil over high heat, then boil for 5 minutes; the ribs will not be fully cooked. Drain and discard the cooking water.
- 2
Put the ribs back into the pot. Add 1 quart water, then add the onions, peppercorns, and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, then cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
- 3
Skim off any fat from the surface. Stir in the potatoes, chayote squash, carrots, and celery. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt, then add the cabbage and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Calories 1292.84 kcal High 65%
- Protein 67.27 g Good Source 135%
- Carbohydrate 20.1 g 7%
- Total Fat 106.43 g High 136%
- Saturated Fat 47.53 g High 238%
- Trans Fat 3.66 g High --
- Cholesterol 183.71 mg High 61%
- Sodium 673.55 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 6.73 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 9.79 g --
- Added Sugars 7.92 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 45.22 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 9.34 mg Good Source 52%
- Potassium 1210.55 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 6.28 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 17.64 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Filipino Beef Nilaga Soup is made with 11 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Beef Short Ribs, Black Peppercorns, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 1292.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Filipino Beef Nilaga Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Beef Short Ribs, Black Peppercorns, Carrot, Celery. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Filipino Beef Nilaga Soup?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1292.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Filipino Beef Nilaga Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Filipino Beef Nilaga Soup healthy?
- Filipino Beef Nilaga Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 1292.84 calories and 67.27 g of protein, or 135% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 673.55 mg (29% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 47.53 g (238% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.92 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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