Low Sodium Giniling (Filipino Ground Meat Dish)

Savor the comforting flavors of Low Sodium Giniling, a healthier twist on the classic Filipino ground meat dish. This easy-to-make recipe combines lean ground beef or turkey with a medley of colorful vegetables like potatoes, carrots, red bell peppers, and green peas, all simmered in a rich, low sodium tomato sauce and broth. Lightly seasoned with garlic, onions, paprika, and bay leaves, this dish delivers hearty flavor without the excess salt. Perfectly balanced and served over steamed rice, it's a wholesome, family-friendly meal that captures the essence of Filipino home cooking while keeping your sodium intake in check.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground lean beef or turkey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 whole medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 whole medium carrot, diced
• 1 large potato, diced
• 1 cup green peas, frozen or fresh
• 1 whole red bell pepper, diced
• 1.5 cups low sodium tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup low sodium beef or vegetable broth
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons spring onions, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the ground meat to the pan and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it's browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Add the diced carrot, potato, and red bell pepper. Stir to combine with the meat and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the low sodium tomato sauce and broth, then add the bay leaves, black pepper, and paprika. Stir everything together well.

Step 6

Cover the pan and let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Add the green peas and low sodium soy sauce to the pan. Stir and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the peas are heated through.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaves from the pan. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary, but maintain low sodium levels by avoiding additional salt.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped spring onions before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with steamed white or brown rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1862.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2167.4

Total Fat 116.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 400mg	0%
Sodium 1739.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 138.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g	0%
Total Sugars 43.3g
Protein 156.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 344.5mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 5357.2mg	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: 47.1%

Protein: 28.1%

Carbs: 24.8%