5.0 from 21 votes
Picadillo
Filipino-style Beef and Chayote soup is easy to make with simple ingredients yet full of flavor. Serve on its own or with steamed rice as a filling and delicious meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 351 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 pounds chuck roast, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cups water
- 2 pieces chayote, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink.
- Add fish sauce and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and cook until softened and begins to release juice.
- Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and cook for about 1 to 1 ½ hours or until tender.
- Add chayote and cook for about 7 to 10 minutes or until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Cut the ingredients into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
351kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
133mg
(44%)
Sodium
1075mg
(45%)
Potassium
1018mg
(29%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
260IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
11.8mg
(13%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1075mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1018mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 11.8mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.