Beef Giniling Stew with Potatoes and Carrots
A comforting Filipino ground beef stew simmered with potatoes, carrots, and tomato sauce, seasoned with garlic and onions for rich, hearty flavor. This filipino-inspired beef ready in about 45 minutes pairs ground beef, carrots, peeled and diced, medium onion, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium (about 2 cups) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté 1 medium chopped onion and 4 minced garlic cloves for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 5-6 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 cup diced potatoes and 1 cup diced carrots, coating them with the beef mixture. Pour in 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 cup water, and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes and carrots are tender and sauce has thickened. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot with steamed rice.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Beef Giniling Stew with Potatoes and Carrots take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Beef Giniling Stew with Potatoes and Carrots?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Beef Giniling Stew with Potatoes and Carrots?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Beef Giniling Stew with Potatoes and Carrots for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Beef Giniling Stew with Potatoes and Carrots?
Filipino beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
