Nilagang Baka ~ Boiled Beef

1 1/2 lb beef cut into 2 x 2 inch pieces
2 cubes beef bouillon or beef stock (plain water would suffice)
1 tsp peppercorns
1 small onion chopped
2 medium-sized carrots cut into quarters lengthwise
3 medium-sized potatoes cut into quarters
1 small head of bok choy (pechay) (optional if not available)
I small head of cabbage cut into quarters
salt and pepper to taste

Boil beef, peppercorns and onions in a pot with enough beef stock to cover to meat.
Place lid on pot and simmer over medium heat.  If you want more stock (sabaw),
add more.  After 30 minutes of boiling, or if the meat is very tender, add carrots and
potatoes.  Boil for another 10-15 minutes. When vegetables are done, add the rest
of the ingredients and seasoning.  Boil for another 5 minutes. Serve with rice.