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Sinigang Recipe Beef

A comforting Filipino dish made with tender beef and a tangy broth, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 pounds beef short ribs cut into chunks
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 2 large tomatoes quartered
  • 1 radish sliced
  • 1 cup long green beans trimmed
  • 2 cups spinach or water spinach
  • 1 cup tamarind paste or 1 pound fresh tamarind pods
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or ladle

Method
 

  1. Start by rinsing the beef short ribs under cold water.
  2. In a large pot, bring the 8 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
  3. Add the beef to the boiling water and let it cook for about 30 minutes.
  4. Once the beef is tender, add the quartered onion and tomatoes.
  5. Add the tamarind paste or fresh tamarind pods to the pot.
  6. Introduce the radish and long green beans to the pot.
  7. Pour in the fish sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Stir in the spinach or water spinach and let it wilt for 2-3 minutes.

Notes

Serve with steamed rice for the ultimate comfort meal.