Filipino Beef Giniling (Afritada Style) Recipe

Name: Filipino Beef Giniling (Afritada Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil, or as needed; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 pounds ground beef; 1 cup water, or as needed; ground black pepper to taste; 6 tablespoons soy sauce, divided; 2 medium red potatoes; 10 baby carrots, or more to taste, cubed; 1/2 cup raisins, or more to taste; 2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce with salt (such as Contadina(R)); 1/2 orange bell pepper, diced; 4 tablespoons white sugar

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
1 clove garlic, minced
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup water, or as needed
ground black pepper to taste
6 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
2 medium red potatoes
10 baby carrots, or more to taste, cubed
1/2 cup raisins, or more to taste
2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce with salt (such as Contadina(R))
1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
4 tablespoons white sugar

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until light golden brown, about 1 minute. Add beef and 1/2 cup water; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with black pepper and add more water as needed; do not let beef dry out.
2
Add 3 tablespoons soy sauce, potatoes, and carrots to the saucepan with the beef. Add more water as needed to prevent drying out. Cook 4 minutes; add raisins. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more, adding water as needed to make sure beef does not dry out.
3
Add 1 can of sauce to the saucepan with the beef mixture. Fill that can with water, stir to remove excess sauce, and pour water into saucepan. Add 1/2 of the remaining can of sauce to the saucepan; stir to combine. Add more water as needed to create a sauce-like but not soupy consistency.
4
Add bell pepper, remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and sugar. Cook until all vegetables are soft, about 3 to 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed to be sure the sauce does not dry out.

826

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oil, or as needed, 1 clove garlic, minced, 2 pounds ground beef, 1 cup water, or as needed, and more.

Yes, Filipino Beef Giniling (Afritada Style) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Filipino Beef Giniling (Afritada Style)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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