Ground Beef Picadillo with Potatoes and Green Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A savory Filipino-style ground beef stew with tender potatoes, sweet green peas, and a hint of tomato and soy sauce. This Filipino-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2-inch, green peas, frozen for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2-inch
• 1 cup green peas, frozen
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 bay leaf

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet. Break up the meat with a spatula and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 medium peeled and diced potatoes and 1 bay leaf. Cook for 2 minutes, then add 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup frozen green peas, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir well and cook uncovered for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and peas are heated through.
5. Step 5: Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm with steamed rice.