This Filipino Beef Giniling Afritada Style recipe is a delicious and hearty dish that combines ground beef, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and peas in a tomato-based sauce. It is easy to make and perfect for a comforting family meal. Serve it with steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 potato, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
Directions
- Heat cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink.
- Add the diced potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and frozen peas. Stir until well combined.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, soy sauce, fish sauce (optional), sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Simmer the mixture for about 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Interesting Facts
Giniling is a Filipino term for ground meat.
Afritada is a Filipino cooking method that involves stewing meat in tomato sauce with vegetables.