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bagis with chopped red chili peppers over rice on a white serving plate
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5 from 5 votes

Bagis

Bagis is a simple dish made of minced meat cooked in citrus juice and chili peppers. It's easy to make in under 30 minutes yet packs tons of flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 344kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 large Thai chili peppers, stemmed and chopped
  • ½ cup calamansi juice
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart with the back of a spoon, until lightly browned.
  • Add fish sauce and allow to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add water and bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat, cover and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes or until beef is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  • Add calamansi juice and chili peppers, stirring to combine.
  • Cover and continue to simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes or until meat is completely cooked and liquid is mostly dry.
  • Season with salt to taste. Serve hot

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Notes

Calamansi juice brings the best flavor but the fruit is not as readily available in the U.S as it in the Philippines. As a substitute, I use a combination of lemon and orange juice to mimic its tart and slightly sweet taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg