Nilagang Baka (Beef Stew)

Ingredients:
1/2 kilo kasim (shoulder part ng baka), cut into cubes
3 potatoes, quartered
1 bundle Pechay, cut into half
1 small cabbage, quartered
2 onions, quartered
1 head garlic, minced
4 tablespoons of patis (fish sauce)
3 tablespoons of cooking oil
10 black peppercorns
1 liter of water
Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:
1. In a big casserole, heat oil and sauté the garlic and onions.
2. Add water, beef, black pepper and patis. Bring to a boil then simmer for 1 hour or until the beef is tender.
3. Add the potatoes. Continue to simmer until potatoes are cooked.
4. Add the cabbage then the pechay. Do not over cook the vegetables.
5. Salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve steaming hot in a bowl and plain white rice.

*for more added flavor, you can also use Maggi Magic Sarap as seasoning in exchange of salt and pepper..1 tablespoon will do.