Keto Giniling (Filipino Ground Meat Dish)

Savor the bold flavors of Keto Giniling, a low-carb spin on the classic Filipino ground meat dish that's both hearty and healthy. This recipe features tender ground beef simmered with vibrant bell peppers, zucchini, and a savory medley of soy sauce, fish sauce, and tomato sauce. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, onions, and bay leaves, this dish delivers a rich, umami-packed flavor profile that’s irresistible. Perfectly suited for those following keto or low-carb diets, this recipe swaps traditional starchy accompaniments for a lighter, guilt-free option like cauliflower rice. Ready in just 45 minutes and finished with a sprinkle of fresh spring onions, Keto Giniling makes an easy, flavorful, and nutrient-packed meal for the whole family.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 medium, chopped red bell pepper
• 1 medium, chopped green bell pepper
• 1 medium, chopped zucchini
• 200 grams tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 200 ml water
• 1 tablespoon, chopped (for garnish) spring onions

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until it is browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped red and green bell peppers, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 6

Add the zucchini to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Step 7

Pour in the tomato sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and mix everything well.

Step 8

Season with black pepper and salt, and tuck in the bay leaves.

Step 9

Add water to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped spring onions before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot and enjoy your Keto Giniling with cauliflower rice or as is for a low-carb meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1631.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1679.8

Total Fat 121.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 354.0mg	0%
Sodium 6055.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 34.1g
Protein 97.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 215.9mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 2679.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.6%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 13.8%