Vegan Giniling (Filipino Picadillo)
This vegan Giniling (also known as Filipino Picadillo), is a delicious one-skillet meal that’s easy to prepare and requires simple ingredients. Vegan ground sausage is simmered in a rich tomato sauce with hearty potatoes and vegetables until tender – make sure to serve over white rice for the ultimate comfort meal!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1- pound vegan ground sausage or ground beef
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1- pound tomatoes, seeds removed and chopped
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 long green chilies or Anaheim peppers, deseeded and diced
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups vegan beef broth
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾"-inch pieces
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 1 cup green peas
- ½ cup green olives, cut in half
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the sausage, season with the red pepper flakes and cook, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon, until heated through, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, onion, peppers and garlic, and season with the sugar, salt and pepper.
- Continue to cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent, and the garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Next, mix in the tomato paste, broth, soy sauce, and vinegar.
- Add the potatoes and carrots, tossing to combine, and increase the heat to high.
- Once at a light boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Simmer until the potatoes are just barely tender, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring every so often.
- Add the peas and olives, mixing to combine.
- Simmer uncovered, until the sauce thickens, and potatoes are fully tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Serve immediately with white rice and enjoy!
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