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Beef Soup with Marrow Bones

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course dinner, Entree
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 3 large cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
  • 3 lbs beef chuck cut into 2x2 inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 units marrow bones
  • 1/2 tbsp black pepper coarsely ground
  • 5 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 lb green beans ends trimmed
  • 1 medium cabbage quartered or cut into 2x2 inch pieces

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a stock pot over medium heat.
  • Sauté onions and garlic for 2 minutes.
  • Add beef and brown on most sides.
  • Add fish sauce and pepper, and mix.
  • Add marrow bones.
  • Lower heat to medium-low and cover for 10 minutes.
  • Add water and salt, mix, and bring to a boil.
  • Skim any scum that rises to the surface.
  • Lower heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour and 30-45 minutes, or until the beef is fork-tender.
  • Place green beans and cabbage on top of the beef and broth.
  • Press down lightly to submerge the vegetables.
  • Cover and continue simmering for 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve with a dipping sauce of lemon and fish sauce.
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