Hearty Beef Giniling with Potatoes and Carrots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

A savory Filipino ground beef stew simmered with potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers in a tomato-based sauce. This Filipino-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef, potatoes, carrots 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 pound ground beef
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes potatoes
• 1 cup diced into 1/2-inch pieces carrots
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 4 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• to taste salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 medium finely chopped yellow onion, sautéing for 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, for 5 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 medium peeled and diced potatoes, 1 cup diced carrots, and 1 medium diced red bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup tomato sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 cup water. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes and carrots are tender and sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper to taste before serving.