How to Make Filipino Beef Picadillo - Ground Beef with Tomatoes and Potatoes Asian Cooking Recipe Cuisine

Philippines Beef Picadillo (Ground Beef with Tomatoes and Potatoes)

This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture.

Recipe makes for 3-4 Servings

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 medium-sized onion, chopped

1 medium-sized tomato, chopped

1 large potato, cubed in small pieces

2 tbsp light soy sauce

1/3 cup water

1/2 cut sweet red pepper, cubed into small pieces

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Cook lean ground beef in skillet. Season lightly with salt. Drain fat and set meat aside.

In a pan over medium heat, sauté garlic in oil until lightly browned. Add onion, stir for 1 minute. Add tomato, cook until soft. 

Add cooked meat, potato, soy sauce, water, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 20 - 25 minutes or until meat and potato cubes are tender.

Add sweet red pepper cubes last to add color. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Correct seasonings to taste. Serve immediately. 


*You can also add peas if you want!


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For the adventurous palate, a great side dish that compliments this recipe is Jaew Bong.  Discover more about Jaew Bong, check out www.jaewbong.com.

Enjoy..

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