A hearty, tangy soup with fall-off-the-bone beef ribs and fresh vegetables.
Jump to RecipeIf you’re a fan of comforting, sour Filipino soups, then Beef Ribs Sinigang (or Sinigang na Tadyang ng Baka) deserves a permanent spot in your weekly meal rotation. What makes this version stand out is the use of beef ribs—rich, meaty, and incredibly satisfying. The beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender when simmered properly, yet still clings to the bone just enough to tempt you to eat with your hands. It’s messy in the best way, and deeply rewarding with every bite.
The heart of this dish lies in the tamarind-based broth, which delivers a mouthwatering balance of sourness and savory depth. But what really brings the soup to life are the fresh vegetables—kangkong (water spinach), labanos (daikon radish), okra, eggplant, and sitaw (long green beans). Each ingredient adds its own layer of texture and flavor, absorbing the rich broth while maintaining its freshness and vibrancy.
Sinigang is more than just a soup—it’s a comfort food staple in many Filipino households. It’s the kind of meal that warms your soul, especially on rainy days or cozy family dinners. Best enjoyed with a steaming bowl of rice and patis (fish sauce) on the side, Beef Ribs Sinigang is the kind of dish that reminds you of home, tradition, and love.
🥘 Why You’ll Love This Dish – Beef Ribs Sinigang
✅ Bold & Comforting Flavor
The tamarind-based broth delivers that signature Filipino sourness—tangy, savory, and deeply satisfying. It’s the kind of soup that makes you close your eyes after the first sip.
✅ Tender, Fall-Off-the-Bone Beef Ribs
Pressure-cooked to perfection, the beef ribs become incredibly tender in less time—melting in your mouth while still giving that satisfying bite near the bone.
✅ Colorful & Nutritious Vegetables
Loaded with fresh, healthy vegetables like kangkong, labanos, okra, and sitaw, this dish is as nourishing as it is delicious. Every spoonful offers variety and texture.
✅ Ultimate Comfort Food
Whether it’s a rainy day or a weekend gathering, this dish brings that warm, cozy feeling of home. It’s a bowl of love that brings families together—best enjoyed with steamed rice and a splash of patis.
✅ Easy to Make, Big on Flavor
Thanks to the pressure cooker, this traditional dish is quicker to prepare without sacrificing authenticity or depth of flavor.
⏱️ Time-Saving Tip for Beef Ribs Sinigang
Traditionally, cooking Beef Ribs Sinigang can take 2 to 3 hours to fully tenderize the meat. But here’s a game-changing shortcut: use a pressure cooker! With it, you can achieve perfectly tender, fall-off-the-bone beef ribs in just 30 minutes—without compromising flavor.
This method is a lifesaver on busy weekdays when you want something warm, hearty, and homemade but don’t have time to hover over the stove. You still get that deep, savory beef flavor and rich sour broth—just much faster.
💡 Pro Tip: After pressure cooking, transfer everything to a larger pot to finish simmering with the vegetables. This keeps the veggies crisp and vibrant while locking in that classic sinigang taste.
Beef Ribs Sinigang
Ingredients
Method
- Pressure Cook the Beef: Place the beef ribs and water in a pressure cooker. Cook for 25–30 minutes until the meat is fork-tender. You can transfer it to a larger pot afterward if needed.
- Build the Flavor: Add the onions and tomatoes into the broth. Let it simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Add Sourness: Stir in the sinigang mix and let it fully dissolve into the broth.
- Add Root Veggies: Drop in the labanos (daikon radish), cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Layer the Rest: Toss in the long green chili, okra, sitaw, eggplant, and kangkong stalks. Cover and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Season: Add patis and black pepper to taste.
- Finish with Greens: Lastly, add the kangkong leaves. Turn off the heat, cover, and let the residual heat wilt the greens for about 5 minutes.
- Serve Hot: Transfer to a large serving bowl. Pair with warm rice and enjoy!
Watch this video on youtube. Full credit to Panlasang Pinoy (YouTube Channel)
📹 Watch how this dish is made in this video by Panlasang Pinoy:
🔗 Full credit to Panlasang Pinoy (YouTube Channel)
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