How to Cook Ginataang Baka (Beef Stew in Coconut Milk)
Ginataang baka is a hearty Filipino beef stew simmered in rich coconut milk, infused with aromatics, and balanced with tender vegetables for a comforting, flavorful meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 324kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kilo beef brisket cut into cubes
- 1 pc bell pepper cut into squares
- 1 cup squash cut into cubes
- 1 pc onion sliced
- 1 pc medium size potato cut into cubes
- 3 pcs bird's eye chili or siling labuyo
- 1 thumb size ginger slice into strips
- 3 pcs bay leaves
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup Baguio beans sliced 1 inch long
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp. patis or fish sauce
- 1 tsp. ground pepper
- 1 to 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
- water for boiling
Instructions
How to cook Ginataang Baka (Beef Stew in Coconut Milk):
- In a medium size pot, put beef and add water about 3/4 of the height of the pot.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium fire for about an hour or until the meat is tender.
- Remove the scum while cooking the meat.
- In a wok or carajay, heat cooking oil and add garlic, onion, ginger and chili peppers.
- Saute the all the spices until the onions are tender and transparent. Then add the boiled beef with 1 1/2 cup of broth.
- Then add the fish sauce, ground pepper, potato, squash and bay leaves. Mix the ingredients while cooking then add the coconut milk.
- Cover and simmer in a medium-low fire for about 4 minutes. Then add the Baguio beans and simmer again for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the bell pepper and mix. Cover and turn off heat and let the beef stew stay for about a minute then serve.