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Filipino Beef Giniling (picadillo) in a large pan with a wooden spoon and side of parsley.
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Filipino Beef Giniling

This Filipino stew is made with ground beef and vegetables in a rich soy sauce & tomato sauce mixture. The ultimate comfort food!
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 550kcal
Author Marlynn Schotland

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup diced yellow onions
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1½ cups water, plus more as needed
  • 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium carrots, diced)
  • 6 Tablespoons soy sauce, divided
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup green peas
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and onions and sauté for 1 minute, just until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
  • Add the ground beef, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
  • Pour in ½ cup of water, and cook the ground beef with the garlic and onions, stirring constantly, just until the meat has browned, about 3 minutes. If there is a lot of greasy liquid, drain it out, leaving just about one tablespoon of liquid left in the pan.
  • Add the potatoes, carrots, and 3 tablespoons of the soy sauce. Stir and cook until the potatoes and carrots have softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. During this time, add water as needed to help cook the vegetables.
  • Add the tomato sauce, remaining 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, red bell pepper, peas, and sugar. Stir to combine, and cook until the veggies are all tender, about 3 to 4 more minutes. The sauce should thicken, but if there is a lot of excess thin liquid, feel free to drain it before serving.
  • Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

Makes approximately 6 servings.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1433mg | Potassium: 1287mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 4826IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 5mg