Ground Beef Picadillo with Potatoes and Green Peas

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

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A savory Filipino-style ground beef stew with tender potatoes, sweet green peas, and a hint of tomato and soy sauce. This Filipino beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2-inch, and green peas, frozen for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 350 cal/serving

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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

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.
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.
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.
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.
Step 5: Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm with steamed rice.