Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Season beef stew with fish sauce instead of salt for a deeper umami character.
- Sear the beef on all sides over high heat until deeply browned before adding liquid for maximum flavor.
- Skim excess fat from the surface of beef broth using a ladle or paper towel.
- Let the cooked beef rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to keep the juices sealed inside.
Cooking Tips
Slice beef against the grain for the most tender bite every time. Look for the long muscle fibers and cut perpendicular to them. For tough cuts like chuck or brisket, cook low and slow — low heat over a longer time breaks down collagen into rich, silky gelatin. Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking — quick dishes leave no time for chopping mid-recipe.
Ingredient Substitutions
Beef alternatives: For stews, pork shoulder or oxtail provide similar richness. For steaks, try portobello mushrooms or cauliflower steaks for a vegetarian twist. Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Pinoy Burger Steak
Made with patties cdo ulam burger, toasted garlic, parsley and button mushroom — a hearty Filipino dish that's simple to cook and satisfying to share.
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Fry the CDO Ulam Burger Patties until both sides are completely cooked. Set aside.
- Make the mushroom gravy by melting the butter in a saucepan. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 1 minute. Add flour and stir until the texture becomes lumpy. Pour water. Stir until the gravy smoothens. Add beef bouillon and season with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Arrange 3 burger patties on each plate with 1 cup cooked rice. Top with mushroom gravy and garnish with toasted garlic and chopped parsley. Serve.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Season beef stew with fish sauce instead of salt for a deeper umami character.
- Sear the beef on all sides over high heat until deeply browned before adding liquid for maximum flavor.
- Skim excess fat from the surface of beef broth using a ladle or paper towel.
- Let the cooked beef rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to keep the juices sealed inside.
Cooking Tips
For tough cuts like chuck or brisket, cook low and slow — low heat over a longer time breaks down collagen into rich, silky gelatin.
Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking — quick dishes leave no time for chopping mid-recipe.
Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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