Giniling (Filipino Ground Meat Hash)

Ingredients

Cooking oil

2 tablespoons

Salt

to taste

Ground black pepper

to taste

Fish sauce

1 tablespoon

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons

Tomato sauce

1 cup

Green peas

1 cup, frozen or fresh

Potato

1 medium, diced

Carrots

2 medium, diced

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Onion

1 medium, chopped

Ground beef

1 pound

Instructions

1. In a large pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Increase the heat slightly and add the ground beef, cooking until browned and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced carrots and potatoes, mixing well to combine with the meat.
5. Add the green peas, tomato sauce, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Stir until everything is well coated in the sauce.
6. Season with ground black pepper and salt to taste, keeping in mind that the fish sauce and soy sauce will add saltiness.
7. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes over low heat, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well blended.
8. Serve hot over a bed of steamed rice, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.