Ginger-Simmered Beef Nilaga with Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

A comforting Filipino beef soup simmered slowly with fresh ginger, potatoes, and cabbage for a flavorful and hearty meal. This Filipino-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 155 minutes, pairs beef shank with bone, fresh ginger, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef shank with bone
• 3-inch piece, sliced fresh ginger
• 10 cups water
• 3 medium, peeled and quartered potatoes
• 1/2 small head, cut into wedges cabbage
• 2 ears, cut into 3 pieces each corn on the cob
• 1 tbsp, plus more to taste salt
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 2 stalks, chopped for garnish green onions

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 2 pounds beef shank with bone and place in a large pot with 10 cups cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Step 2: Skim off any scum that rises to the surface for 5 minutes to clarify broth.
3. Step 3: Add 3-inch sliced fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, and 1 tablespoon salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 2 hours until beef is tender.
4. Step 4: Add 3 peeled and quartered potatoes, 2 ears corn cut into thirds, and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add 1/2 small head cabbage wedges and continue cooking for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender but not mushy.
6. Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with 2 chopped green onions before serving.