Filipino Picadillo

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 yellow onion (chopped)

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey

• 2 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes (diced)

• 2 plum tomatoes (diced)

• 1 bell pepper (diced)

• 1 carrot (diced)

• 1/2 cup raisins

• 1/2 cup peas

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 4 tbsp soy sauce

• 1/2 tbsp fish sauce

• 2 garlic cloves (minced)

• 2 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

1. Add 2 tbsp olive oil to a large skillet and bring to medium heat.  Add 1 chopped yellow onion and cook 3 minutes.  Add 2 diced plum tomatoes and cook 5 minutes.  Remove to a bowl.

2. Raise heat slightly, add 1 lb ground beef or turkey to skillet, and cook 8-10 minutes until browned.  

3. Lower heat to medium.  Add 4 tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp black pepper.  Add onions and tomatoes back to skillet.

4. Add 2 diced potatoes, 1 diced bell pepper, and 1 diced carrot.  Stir and simmer covered for 5-7 minutes.

5. Stir in 1/2 cup raisins and raise heat to medium.  Cook 3 minutes, then add peas and 1/2 tbsp fish sauce and cook 2 minutes.

6. Serve with cooked white rice and a fried egg.