Papis is a tasty stew made from tender beef, tendons and savory beans. It is hearty and flavorful, making it the perfect comfort food for chilly nights.
Great Regional Recipes of the Philippines is one of my favorite purchases from my recent trip to the Philippines. This cookbook is a culinary treasure containing a wonderful collection of dishes. It includes the simple, spartan foods of Northern Luzon, Central Luzon’s country food, and the spicy flavors of Bicol. Many recipes highlight the vibrant tastes of Mindanao, the Visayans, and the delicious, vibrant flavors of Mindanao.
It’s a great introduction to rich Filipino cuisine and a valuable resource for Filipino cooks. It has a lot of great recipes. I’m looking forward to exploring them over the next few months. I started with Papis because I had all the ingredients.
Papis, a hearty stew made from beef, is a Mindanao original. For flavor and texture, beef shanks and tendons are simmered until tender. Canned pork and beans can be added to the stew.
This recipe is excellent for those who love beans in the can. It’s delicious and filling; it’s the perfect comfort food in one bowl!
Ingredient Notes
- Meat– Beef shanks and tendons create a delicious, collagen-rich dish. You can use shanks or other cuts for stews.
- Beans – canned pork and beans that are packed in a sauce to add flavor
- Onions – base for flavor
The steps and ingredients are straightforward. Waiting for the meat to slow cook is the hardest part of this dish. Tendons take hours to cook and can be challenging to tenderize.
Quick Tip
Beef tendons can be difficult to cut because of their fibrous connective tissue and toughness. Ask the butcher for help. Once soft enough to slice, take them out of the pot and cut them into serving pieces. Then, return the pot to continue cooking.
How to serve and stock?
- Papis is a delicious main dish that can be served as a lunch or dinner. You can serve it on its own or with some steamed rice.
- Fabulous leftovers entirely before transferring to an airtight container. You can freeze leftovers for 2 months or refrigerate them for 3 days.
- Heat the sauce on medium heat until it reaches 165 F. Stir frequently. Due to the high amount of gelatin, the sauce may thicken.
Papis Recipe
Papis is simple to prepare with only a few ingredients, yet it tastes delicious and hearty. This recipe is excellent for those who love beans in the can! This is the ultimate comfort food in one bowl!
Quick Overview of Recipe
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Course: Main Entree
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef tendons
- Water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped and peeled
- 1 lb boneless beef shanks, cut into serving portions
- 1 can (28 ounces) of pork and beans
- Salt and pepper to your liking
Cooking Steps & Instructions
- Combine beef shanks, beef tendon, and enough water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Remove any scum from the top.
- Reduce heat and cover the pot. Let simmer for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hrs or until beef and tendon become fork-tender.
- Reserve 1 cup of the liquid.
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onions until tender.
- Cook the beef shanks and tendons until they are lightly browned.
- Add the pork, beans, and any liquid that has been reserved. Keep stirring for 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Salt and pepper to your liking. Serve hot.
Important Notes
Beef tendons can be difficult to cut because of their fibrous connective tissue and toughness. Ask the butcher for help. Once soft enough to slice, take them out of the pot and cut them into serving pieces. Then, return the pot to continue cooking.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 498kcal
- Carbohydrates 42g
- Protein: 51g
- Fat: 15g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 7g
- Trans Fat 0.01g
- Cholesterol: 111mg
- Potassium 1303mg
- Fiber: 11g
- Vitamin A: 1IU
- Vitamin C: 6mg
- Calcium: 147mg
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