
Filipino-style Picadillo with Potatoes
User Reviews
4.4
129 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
399 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino

Filipino-style Picadillo with Potatoes
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Picadillo is a hearty Filipino ground beef stew with potatoes, carrots, and raisins in a rich tomato sauce. It's easy to make and budget-friendly yet so hearty and tasty. Perfect with steamed rice!
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Ingredients
Picadillo Soup Version
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 large Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 cups water or beef broth
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- salt and pepper to taste
Picadillo Stew Version
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup water or beef broth
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
- ¼ cup green olives, pitted
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Picadillo Soup Version
- In a pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until limp.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking to pieces with the back of a spoon, until lightly browned. Drain excess fat, if any.
- Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of a spoon until softened and release juice.
- Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes or until beef is cooked through.
- Add potatoes. Cover and continue to simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Picadillo Stew Version
- In a pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking to pieces with the back of a spoon, until lightly browned. Drain excess fat, if any.
- Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes.
- Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes or until beef is cooked through.
- Add potatoes, carrots, raisins. Cover and continue to simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add green peas and olives.
- Continue to cook until sauce is reduced and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Cut the potatoes and carrots in uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Nutritional info is based on the stew version.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
399kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
575mg
(24%)
Potassium
935mg
(27%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3615IU
(72%)
Vitamin C
15.9mg
(18%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
5.4mg
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
Protein | 22g | 44% |
Fat | 25g | 38% |
Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
Sodium | 575mg | 24% |
Potassium | 935mg | 20% |
Fiber | 3g | 12% |
Sugar | 4g | 8% |
Vitamin A | 3615IU | 72% |
Vitamin C | 15.9mg | 18% |
Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
Iron | 5.4mg | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
129 reviews
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