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Ampalaya Con Carne Recipe
This Ampalaya Con Carne recipe is not only quick and easy but deliciously healthy as well. Enjoy this simple dish with a bowl of steamed rice for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 212 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- ¼ kg beef sirloin/ tenderloin cut into thin slices
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2-3 tbsp oil
- 1 small onion sliced
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups ampalaya seeds removed and sliced
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp butter/ margarine
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine beef, soy sauce, pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well. Marinateuntil ready to use.
- In a wok or wide pan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add marinated beef (without marinade) and fry for 2-3 mins on each side or until lightly charred. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add onion and garlic. Cook until limp and aromatic.
- Lower heat and add ampalaya. Cook for about 30 seconds.
- Return beef to the pan. Add oyster sauce, remaining marinade (if any), and butter. Stir until ampalaya and beef are evenly coated. Cover until cooked. Season with salt to taste (if needed).
- Remove from heat. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
993mg
(41%)
Potassium
503mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
437IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
65mg
(72%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 503mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 437IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 65mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.