Ground Beef Picadillo with Potatoes and Green Peas

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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-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.

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

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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.

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