One-Pan Ground Beef Adobo with Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-23 · Updated 2026-07-23

A simplified Filipino adobo featuring ground beef and tender potatoes simmered in a tangy soy-vinegar sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This Filipino one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, potatoes, and soy sauce 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• to taste salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 crushed garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 medium diced potatoes, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 3 bay leaves, 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Bring to a boil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and sauce has reduced to a thick glaze. Season with salt to taste before serving.