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bulalo with gravy and vegetables in a sizzling plate

Sizzling Bulalo

Turn your classic bulalo into this amazingly delicious dish! Sizzling Bulalo with tender beef shanks, rich bone marrow, and healthy vegetables generously topped with a flavorful and rich gravy is guaranteed to be a family favorite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1939 kcal

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet

Ingredients
  

  • water
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 pieces bay leaves
  • 2 pounds beef shanks
  • 1 piece sweet corn, cut into serving pieces
  • 1 large potato, peeled, and cut into cubes
  • 6 pieces green beans, ends trimmed
  • 1/4 head cabbage, cut into half
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a pan over medium heat, add 6 cups of water, whole black peppercorns, bay leaves, and beef shanks.
  • Bring to a boil, skimming scum that floats on top.
  • Cover, lower heat, and cook for about 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours or until beef is tender.
  • Remove beef and set aside. Reserve 5 cups of broth.
  • In another pan over medium heat, add reserved 5 cups of broth, sweet corn, and potatoes. Cook until tender.
  • Add green beans and cabbage. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
  • Remove vegetables and set aside. Reserve 4 cups of broth.
  • In another pan, heat 4 tablespoons of butter. Add flour and whisk until smooth.
  • Slowly add reserved broth, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps.
  • Add soy sauce. Continue to cook until liquid is thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a sizzling plate, add 1 tablespoon of butter and heat until melted.
  • Arrange cooked beef and vegetables on the plate.
  • Pour the gravy. Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Instead of a roux, you can use cornstarch slurry to thicken the gravy. Dissolve about one tablespoon in 1/4 cup water and whisk into the broth until thickened.
  • You can use a pressure cooker or Instant Pot to tenderize the beef shanks for a shorter cooking time.
  • If you do not have a sizzling or hot plate, you can use a cast iron or heavy-bottomed wide pan to serve the sizzling bulalo.

Nutrition

Calories: 1939kcalCarbohydrates: 164gProtein: 149gFat: 81gSaturated Fat: 44gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 363mgSodium: 1913mgPotassium: 5683mgFiber: 34gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 6423IUVitamin C: 236mgCalcium: 519mgIron: 26mg
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