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 Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course: Main Entree, Soup
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 351kcal
- 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
In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink.
Add fish sauce and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes and cook until softened and begins to release juice.
Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and cook for about 1 to 1 ½ hours or until tender.
Add chayote and cook for about 7 to 10 minutes or until tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 1075mg | Potassium: 1018mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 11.8mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 4mg