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    Published: Jul 31, 2023 · Updated: Jul 31, 2023 by Joanne

    Classic Beef and Pork Giniling: A Simple and Easy Recipe

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    Giniling means "ground meat" but it's also the name for a Filipino dish cooked with a blend of diced vegetables including carrots, potatoes, onions, and peas. This easy beef and pork giniling recipe will show you how to make a basic version which gives you lots of room for customizations.

    Overhead of minced meat and diced vegetables

    This recipe makes a basic giniling that will last for a few days. It's a versatile dish traditionally eaten with white rice but it's used to expand on other Filipino food such as empanadas or eggplant omelets (see: tortang talong recipe).

    Jump to:
    • Why You Will Like Giniling
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutes
    • Recipe Tips
    • Variations
    • How to Make Giniling
    • How to Serve
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Classic Beef and Pork Giniling Recipe
    • Have You Tried This Recipe?

    Republish Disclosure: This post has been republished with an updated recipe, ingredients list, and step-by-step photos.

    Why You Will Like Giniling

    • It's Easy to Make: You basically use one pot to make this dish!

    • It's Flexible with Ingredients: You don't need much to make giniling and it's easy to add or take away ingredients as you'd like.

    • It's Tasty: It's a flavor bomb! The veggies, pork, beef, and chicken bouillon all blend together to develop some mouthwatering flavors while braising.

    • It's Great for Meal Prep: You can easily store it in the fridge to eat for the rest of the week. Add it to other meals!

    Ingredients

    • Ground Pork & Beef
    • Onions
    • Potatoes
    • Carrots
    • Peas
    • Garlic
    • Water
    • Chicken Bouillon
    • Salt & Pepper
    • Neutral Oil

    Substitutes

    • Ground Pork and Beef: This recipe calls for a combination of pork and beef. The traditional version uses pork but you can use any type of ground meat such as chicken, beef, and turkey.
    • Vegetables: Add or leave out as many diced veggies as you want. I've used other veggies lying around like green and red bell peppers, leeks, and even ginger. Tomatoes are also a main ingredient for other types of Filipino giniling.

    Recipe Tips

    Closeup of ground meat with vegetables in a white bowl
    • Let it Sit: Giniling is great right after you cook it, but I think it's even better when it's had time to sit in the fridge because flavors had time to further blend and settle in!

    Variations

    There are SO many types of giniling! Below are some versions you'll come across and could be your next inspiration when whipping up this dish:

    • Guisado Style: The most traditional and popular style to make giniling is braising the ingredients together in a pot. The recipe below uses this technique. Braising can take many forms, where you end up with something like a stew or something less soupy, like this recipe.

    • Afritada Style: This is where the meat and vegetables are braised slowly in tomatoes and tomato sauce.

    • Adobong Giniling: This starts with the basic recipe and then you would add vinegar, soy sauce, bay leaves, and peppercorn like you do with chicken adobo.

    • Giniling with Raisins: Adding raisins to giniling has been a popular debate among Filipinos. My personal opinion is to add them if you like raisins and leave them out if you don't (like me).

    • Quail Eggs: Another common addition to giniling are quail eggs. They bring another texture and flavor to the dish. If you want a more filling dish with rice, adding quail eggs to giniling is a great choice.

    How to Make Giniling

    Onions and garlic in frying in a pot
    Browned meat inside a pot
    Browned ground meat and chicken powder in a pot
    Raw vegetables and frozen peas on top of minced meat in a pot
    Pouring water into a pot of minced meat and diced vegetables
    Beef and pork giniling in a pot with some broth

    The recipe down below only has a few simple steps in order to produce this meat-filled dish.

    1. Pan-fry the meat, onion, and garlic together until the meat is brown.
    2. Add water, chicken bouillon, peas, carrots, and potatoes.
    3. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking until the vegetables are cooked and most of the liquid has evaporated.

    How to Serve

    Serve the giniling next to some cooked white rice. Filipino food typically comes as ulam and kanin (a dish paired with rice). This is the most basic way to eat giniling, but you can just as easily add giniling to other recipes such as empanadas or tortang talong.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I freeze giniling?

    Yes, you can place giniling in the freezer for up to a few months. Reheat it by placing some in a pot and add some water to braise again.

    How much soup should there be in giniling?

    It's up to you! The liquid will evaporate as you braise giniling, so you'll end up with less broth in the end. Add more water as it cooks if you want something more similar to a stew or chili.

    Overhead of minced meat and diced vegetables

    Classic Beef and Pork Giniling Recipe

    Giniling is ground meat with diced vegetables simmered in a short amount of time together. It's eaten with white rice as traditional Filipino food.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian, Filipino
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 270 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 250 grams ground pork
    • 250 grams ground beef
    • 1 small onion diced
    • 1 medium carrot diced
    • 1 medium potato diced
    • 70 grams peas frozen
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 235 ml water more as needed
    • 10 grams cubed chicken bouillon or powder
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 tablespoon neutral oil, such as vegetable oil for frying

    Instructions
     

    • Set a pan to medium-low heat and add oil.
      Oil inside a silver pot
    • Add the garlic and onions. Move them around the pot to keep them from browning and keep cooking until they are soft and glassy.
      Onions and garlic in frying in a pot
    • Add the ground beef and pork to brown them in the pot with the onions and garlic.
      Browned meat inside a pot
    • Add the chicken bouillon powder or cube with some salt and pepper. Mix the ingredients to incorporate all the flavors.
      Browned ground meat and chicken powder in a pot
    • Add the peas, carrots, and potatoes. Then add the water. Gently stir everything and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to get to a low simmer.
      Raw vegetables and frozen peas on top of minced meat in a pot
    • Leave it to simmer for about 25 minutes while stirring occasionally. Check if potatoes are soft, and if they are not soft, let it cook for another 5 - 10 minutes. Add more water if the meat gets dry while vegetables are still cooking.
      Closeup of minced meat with diced vegetables in a pot
    • Once the vegetables are soft, remove it from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes before adding it on top of rice.
      Closeup of ground meat with vegetables in a white bowl

    Nutrition

    Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 16gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 462mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1792IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
    Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated with the Spoonacular Food API and should be used for informational purposes only.
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