Filipino•budget
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 min
- Cook time
- 2 hr
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 1
In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- 2
Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink.
- 3
Add fish sauce and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4
Add tomatoes and cook until softened and begins to release juice.
- 5
Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and cook for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender.
- 6
Add chayote and cook for about 7 to 10 minutes or until tender.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.